Caregiver/Medication Aide

Deercreekseniorliving; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Deer Creek Senior Living is seeking a Caregiver/Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who strive to improve residents' lives and well‑being. You will administer prescribed medications and assist with daily activities while upholding regulatory standards and facility policies.

We value compassion, teamwork, and clear communication as you support residents’ independence and dignity in a community focused on respect and quality care.

Qualifications

• Medication administration training per state requirements.
• Ability to observe and document medication effects.
• Strong communication skills with residents and staff.
• Respect for resident dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per state rules.
• Observe and report effects or adverse events to supervisors.
• Assist with activities of daily living and promote resident independence.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Caregiver/Medication Aide

Deer Creek Senior Living is currently seeking a Caregiver/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.

Core Values

• Customer Second (Employee First!)
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Celebration
• Ownership

About the Opportunity

The Caregiver/Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. The aide observes residents taking medication, notes effects—including any unexpected or adverse effects—correctly documents the required information in the residents’ medication administration records, and communicates concerns or observations with the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or designated personnel. In addition, the Medication Aide supports residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health, encouraging resident independence, supporting resident choice, and preserving resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.

Critical Success Factors

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state 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 the 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.