Medication Aide
LCS · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
When you work at Cottage Grove Place, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an ex...
Job description
When you work at Cottage Grove Place, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! We are currently seeking outstanding Oral Medication Technician (OMT) to join our team in Assisted Living. We are looking to a Part-Time 2nd Shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm) and 10:00pm-6:00am This position is required to posses a Medication Aide or Oral Technician certification. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities: - Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs. The OMT who prepares the medicine administers same. Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration. Follows administration protocol: - Checks medication with transcribed or original order. - Checks all information on label or package for accuracy and clarity. - Clearly identifies the resident with proper medication. - Administers scheduled narcotics only. PRN narcotics to be administered by nurse. - Reports medication errors or reactions to medications immediately to t...