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Posted: 01/22/2025
2025-01-22
2025-03-08
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Healthcare
Job Number: AU46383361220
Pay Rate: $15 / hour
Job Description
The Medication Aide plays a crucial role in providing care and support to patients in various healthcare settings. This position involves assisting with medication administration, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of medical terminology and have experience in caregiving, particularly with individuals requiring specialized care such as those with dementia.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Administer medications to patients as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects from medications.
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and nutrition.
- Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration and patient care activities.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and their families about medication management and health maintenance.
- Uphold a clean and safe environment for all patients, adhering to infection control standards.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is essential for effective communication and documentation.
- Experience in caregiving, particularly in settings involving dementia care or hospital environments.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic is preferred.
- Ability to perform catheter care and tube feeding competently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and their families.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate medication administration and recordkeeping.
- Compassionate approach to patient care, demonstrating empathy and understanding in all interactions.
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