Key Responsibilities

• Administer Medications: Provide prescribed medications to patients, ensuring the correct dosage and timing in accordance with facility protocols.
• Documentation: Record medication administration details, including dosages and times, in patient medical records.
• Monitor Patients: Observe patients for any side effects or adverse reactions to medications and report changes in their condition to nursing staff.
• Assist with Patient Care: Support nursing staff with basic patient care tasks as needed, including helping patients with daily activities.
• Maintain Safety Standards: Uphold health and safety standards in medication administration and patient care practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a state-approved medication aide training program.
• Certification: Must be a certified medication aide, with training typically including theoretical studies and supervised clinical experience.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate medication administration and record-keeping.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to handle the physical demands of the job, including standing for long periods and assisting patients with mobility.