1st Shift Medication Aide - Compassionate Care Lead

Apploi; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi seeks a hands-on supervisor to oversee caregiver staff, ensuring high-quality resident care and adherence to the residence philosophy. You will assist residents with daily living and meds per MAR, while maintaining a clean med cart and accurate documentation.

You will lead on-duty caregivers, monitor resident changes, and coordinate with care teams. Required Nurse Aide 1 and Medication Aide Certifications with at least one year of caregiver experience.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Minimum of one year caregiver experience preferred
• Desire to work with older adults and those who are memory impaired
• Nurse Aide 1 Certification, verifiable on Healthcare Personnel Registry
• Current Medication Aide Certification
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Friendly, caring disposition

Responsibilities

• Follow the six “rights” of medication administration (resident, drug, dosage, time, route, record)
• Administer/assist medication according to MAR and protect resident privacy
• Document on MAR after meds are given, refused, held, discontinued or changed
• Maintain a neat, clean, organized med cart/room and restock as needed
• Supervise caregiver staff on duty to provide quality care
• Adhere to resident plans and notify coordinators of changes
• Assist with activities of daily living
• Check on residents and document findings
• Assist staff with resident activities and dining room supervision
• Assist with cleaning and tidying residents’ rooms/laundry
• Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and families
• Ensure systems for resident care are followed per policies and procedures

Skills

Caregiving

Medication administration

Resident care

English proficiency

Education

Nurse Aide 1 Certification

Medication Aide Certification

Job description

Apploi seeks a hands-on supervisor to oversee caregiver staff, ensuring high-quality resident care and adherence to the residence philosophy. You will assist residents with daily living and meds per MAR, while maintaining a clean med cart and accurate documentation.

You will lead on-duty caregivers, monitor resident changes, and coordinate with care teams. Required Nurse Aide 1 and Medication Aide Certifications with at least one year of caregiver experience.