Caregiver/Medication AIde-1st Shift-Full Time

Blue Jay Springs Senior Living and Memory Care; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. seeks a Full Time 1st Shift Caregiver/Medication Aide for Blue Jay Springs senior living community to support residents with daily living activities and medication administration.

Role requires compassionate care, safety compliance, and clear communication with the Wellness Director and team. Shift is 6:00am-2:00pm; training in medication assistance and CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Medication assistance training completed.
• Up-to-date medication certification per state regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate and work as a team.
• Organized and flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to residents.
• Observe and document medication effects and report concerns.
• Communicate with Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and preserve dignity.
• Support resident independence and choice.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Team player

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.

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.