Certified Medication Aide

Job Description
Reports controlled substance forms needed promptly to charge nurse. 
Accurately and safely prepares and administers oral, ophthalmic, optic, nasal, rectal, and topical medications prescribed by the physician. 
Verifies the identity of the resident before administering medication or treatment; checks the medication three times before administering for correct resident, drug, and dosage, form, route, and accurate time and frequency (e.g. 1 hour after meals)
Ensures that all medications administered are properly labeled.