A Medication Aide, or Medication Technician, administers medications to patients in various medical and care facilities. Typical duties you may wish to add in a job description include giving prescription and over-the-counter medications to patients or residents, documenting timing and dosage information for medication administration, and monitoring and reporting any changes in patients’ conditions.
Un Medication Aide dovrebbe essere in grado di svolgere vari doveri e responsabilità. Di seguito sono riportati alcuni doveri e responsabilità che un Medication Aide dovrebbe essere in grado di eseguire:
- Preparing medications for patients
- Administering various types of medication throughout the day
- Recording every dose of medication administered
- Observing patients to look for changes
- Notifying nurses about changes or medical issues with patients
- Following all safety protocols
Un Medication Aide competitivo avrà determinate competenze e qualifiche, tra cui:
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- First aid and CPR certification
- Knowledge of medical terminology and conditions
- Ability to prepare medication doses accurately
- Patient, calm demeanor
