Caregiver / Medication Aide

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Rapid City; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Rapid City, SD is seeking a compassionate Caregiver / Medication Aide to support residents across Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will provide hands-on personal care, administer medications, and help create a home-like environment where residents feel safe and valued.

Key responsibilities include daily living assistance, medication administration, documentation in MAR, and collaboration with nursing and life enrichment teams.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• TB testing as required by state regulations.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical caregiving duties (lifting, bending, standing, mobility).
• Preferred: SD Medication Aide certification/licensure or willingness to complete training.
• Experience with seniors, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or healthcare services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers).
• Support meals, hydration, and feeding as needed.
• Promote safety, dignity, independence, and personal choice.
• Build relationships through conversation, companionship, and emotional support.
• Administer medications as delegated by nursing staff and in accordance with state regulations.
• Document medication administration and treatments in MAR.
• Respond to call lights and resident requests; promote engagement in activities and social events.
• Communicate health status or care changes to nursing leadership; ensure continuity of care across shifts.
• Collaborate with nursing, culinary, housekeeping, and life enrichment teams.
• Follow all policies, regulations, infection control, and safety standards.

Skills

Caregiving

Medication Administration

Mobility Support

Communication

Teamwork

Safety & Compliance

Education

South Dakota Medication Aide certification/licensure

Job description

Join the Peaceful Pines Senior Living Team!

At Peaceful Pines Senior Living, we believe in Living Life Together. Every resident has a unique story, preferences, and needs, and our team is committed to helping them live with dignity, purpose, and connection.

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Caregiver / Medication Aide to support residents across Assisted Living and Memory Care. In this role, you will provide hands-on personal care, administer medications, and create meaningful daily experiences that help residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.

What You’ll Do:

Resident Care:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers, and positioning.
• Support residents with meals, hydration, snacks, supplements, and feeding assistance as needed.
• Promote resident safety, comfort, dignity, independence, and personal choice.
• Build meaningful relationships through conversation, companionship, and emotional support.
• Utilize person-centered and dementia-informed care practices to support residents experiencing cognitive challenges.

Medication Administration:

• Administer medications and treatments as delegated by nursing staff and in accordance with state regulations.
• Ensure accurate, safe, and timely medication delivery.
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, side effects, and changes in condition.
• Maintain medication security, accountability, and proper storage procedures.
• Accurately document medication administration and treatments in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).

Resident Experience:

• Respond promptly to call lights and resident requests.
• Encourage participation in activities, dining, and social engagement opportunities.
• Observe resident mood, behavior, and overall well-being.
• Help create a warm, welcoming, and home-like environment where residents feel heard, respected, and connected.

Documentation & Communication:

• Accurately document resident care, medication administration, behaviors, intake, and observations.
• Communicate changes in health status, behavior, or care needs to nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure continuity of care across shifts.
• Maintain regulatory and organizational documentation standards.

Teamwork & Community:

• Work collaboratively with nursing, culinary, housekeeping, and life enrichment teams.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and service-focused work environment.

Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all company policies, state regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Adhere to OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and organizational information.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized community.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to pass a background check.
• TB testing as required by state regulations.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical caregiving duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and assisting residents with mobility.

Preferred:

• South Dakota Medication Aide certification/licensure or willingness to complete training.
• Experience working with seniors, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or healthcare services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented mindset.

What Makes You Successful:

• Compassion and person-centered care
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Reliability and accountability
• Positive attitude and teamwork
• Commitment to providing exceptional resident experiences

Why Join Peaceful Pines Senior Living?

• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents and coworker

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call the Director of Human Resources at 1-605-736-1974 or email [e-mail].

Must be able to pass a background check.