Certified Medication Aide
Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC·Pueblo County, Colorado
Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC·Pueblo County, Colorado
Responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and community policy. Provides comprehensive resident care including personal hygiene, housekeeping, and support for physical and psychosocial well-being.
Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to be responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community.
The Medication Aide collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
What we're looking for: Experience in long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
Current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.
Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
Attends in-service training as assigned and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification of position.
Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.
Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Opportunities for full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed) hours.
Available shifts: days, evenings, or nights.
Pay range: $17.50 starting wage.
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Requires current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant and valid CPR/First Aid certification. Experience in long-term care or assisted living and knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia are preferred.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.
