Medication Aide, Hbsnf

The primary purpose of your job is to administer medications to residents as ordered by the 

attending Physician, under the direction of a licensed nurse within the scope of practice for 

Medication Aides. The administration of medication shall be in accordance with established nursing 

standards, the community policies, procedures, and practices, and the requirements of the state in 

which you operate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to verbally communicate with residents, families, the public and other members of the 
• organization.
• Must possess basic computer skills and ability to navigate through various software programs, 
• including electronic health record software.
• Ability to read/write English and document and communicate observations.
• Ability to safely perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable 
• accommodation.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such 
• action.
• Must be honest, dependable and exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times 
• hostile people within the community.

Education & Qualifications

• Be listed in good standing on the registry as a medication aide in the state in which you work.
• Passed the QMA competency evaluation program consisting of a written test, if your state 
• requires.
• Must be currently enrolled in a high school program or have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate in English and have the ability to follow verbal and written 
• instructions.
• Must possess and demonstrate the ability to carry out both verbal and written directions. 
• Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and community staff in the performance of duties.
• Ability to observe proper safety and sanitary techniques.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignment.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace. 

Experience: (Experience as Reasonably Required for the Position in Question)

1. Previous experience in long-term care preferred, but not required.