Medication Aide (MA-C)

Medication Aides assists in the administering of medications and treatments to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing.

Pay ranges from $22.00 - $26.00 an hour depending on licensure and experience, PLUS On top of those great base rates we offer additional shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts!!

Must have a MA-C certification to function as a medication aide in a nursing home.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Follows the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Report any medication error, clinical issue or resident need that is unable to be addressed by this position to the charge nurse and / or nurse manager
• Assists in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, documentation, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintains a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Attends and participates in care plan meetings as necessary. Participates in the development and implementation of the resident's comprehensive assessment as necessary.

CLINICAL / DRUG ADMINISTRATION

QUALIFICATIONS

Doverwood is an EOE / M / F / D / V and Smoke-Free Workplace

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