The Medication Aide is responsible for administering prescribed medications and treatments to residents while documenting effects and communicating concerns to wellness directors. Additionally, they support residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and physical health.
Requirements summary
Candidates must complete state-mandated medication assistance training and maintain up-to-date certifications. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with CPR certification and prior direct care experience.
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Job description
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: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second (Employee First!) Ownership 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior direct care experience preferred. High school diploma or GED. Current CPR certification preferred. Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations. 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. PSL is the most progressive company in the exploding healthcare services field today. Dedicated to restoring public confidence in the healthcare industry, PSL has assembled a team of highly competent, dedicated and caring individuals who are creating a new standard of excellence for healthcare providers everywhere. PSL currently serves over 50 long-term care, facilities in six Western states. These facilities have no corporate headquarters or traditional management hierarchy. Instead, they operate independently with support from the “Service Center,” a world-class service team that provides the centralized clinical, legal, risk management, HR, training, accounting, IT and other resources necessary to allow on-site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day-to-day care and business issues in their individual facilities. As an organization, we are deeply committed to our mission of providing life-changing service to our residents, employees and the communities we serve.
