Caregiver/Medication AIde-1st Shift-Full Time

Blue Jay Springs Senior Living & Memory Care; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Jay Springs Senior Living & Memory Care in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Full Time 1st Shift Caregiver/Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and assist residents with daily living. You will observe residents taking medications, document administration records, and communicate concerns with the Wellness Director while upholding dignity and compassionate care.

This position runs 6:00am–2:00pm; requires compliance with state regulations, current medication certification, high

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training according to state and facility requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification as required by state regulations.
• Compassionate and empathetic in personal interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-supervising, self-motivating; able to collaborate and work as a team.
• Adaptable and flexible; highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and documents in medication records.
• Observes and reports effects or adverse events to the Wellness Director.
• Supports residents with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Encourages independence and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct.
• Communicates concerns clearly with the care team.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Effective communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Blue Jay Springs senior living community is currently seeking a Full Time 1st Shift 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. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

_ Celebration _

_ Accountability _

_ Passion for Learning _

_ Love One Another _

_ Intelligent Risk Taking _

Customer Second (Employee First!)

_ Ownership _

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.

The hours for this position are 6:00am-2:00pm

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.