Assist in the administration of medication to elderly

Description

Provide support and assistance in the administration of medications to elderly people, under the strict direction and supervision of the nurse, observing and monitoring the health and emotional condition of elderly patients or residents, reporting all changes to the nurse.

Alternative labels

assist in administration of medications to elderly
provide assistance in administration of medication to elderly
assist in administration of medication to elderly people
hand out medication to elderly

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Assist in the administration of medication to elderly is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Assist in the administration of medication to elderly is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Healthcare assistant: Healthcare assistants work together in a team with registered nurses within the occupational fields of nursing, care and maintenance of people of all age-groups in all diverse acute care settings as well as in primary care environments.

 


 

References

  1. Assist in the administration of medication to elderly – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022