Copper Canyon Memory Care·Tucson, Arizona
The Medication Aide is responsible for administering prescribed medications and treatments to residents while documenting effects and communicating concerns to the Wellness Director. Additionally, they support residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and physical health, to preserve dignity and independence.
Our senior living community is currently seeking a Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:
Accountability: Passion for Learning
Customer Second (Employee First!)
If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.
About the Opportunity
The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. Observes the resident taking the medication, notes effects including any unexpected or adverse effects, correctly documents the required information in the residents’ medication administration records, communicates any concerns or observations with the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator or designated personnel. The Medication Aide also supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.
Critical Success Factors
Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with the state’s regulatory requirements and facility requirements.
Maintains up-to-date medication certification requirements according to state regulations.
Compassionate and empathetic in personal interactions.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Self-supervising, self-motivating; willing to collaborate and work as a team member.
Adaptable and flexible; highly organized with ability to manage multiple demands/tasks concurrently. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Candidates must complete state-mandated medication assistance training and maintain up-to-date certification. A high school diploma or GED is required, and prior direct care experience and CPR certification are preferred.
Market context
Medication aide openings in Arizona are often tied to assisted living, memory care, and other direct-care settings that need staff who can safely support medication routines. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for state-required medication assistance training, current certification, CPR, and prior direct care experience. Before applying, confirm your certification is current and review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time compared with reading each original posting in full.
