Job Summary
The role involves supporting the administration of medications and treatments as directed by healthcare professionals. The individual will be responsible for maintaining an orderly medication supply room, ensuring accurate audits of medication carts, and coordinating the delivery of medications with pharmacies. Compliance with state-mandated training and certification for Medication Aides or Technicians is essential.
Responsibilities
- Administer or assist in the self-administration of prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintain an organized and efficient medication supply room.
- Conduct regular audits of medication carts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate the delivery of medications with local pharmacies.
- Observe and report patient reactions and responses to medications and treatments to supervisors.
Qualifications
- Completion of state-required training and certification for Medication Aides or Technicians.
- Ability to effectively observe and report on patient conditions.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain the medication supply area.
- Capability to collaborate with pharmacies for medication delivery.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
