Caregiver/Medication Aide-1st Shift-Part Time

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

Job summary

Blue Jay Springs Senior Living & Memory Care seeks a Part Time 1st Shift Caregiver/Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who aim to improve residents' lives. The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and supports daily living activities, in line with state regulations.

Hours are 6:00am-2:00pm. We value compassion, accountability, and teamwork, and strive to provide excellent care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed medication assistance training as per state and facility rules.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification per state regulations.
• Demonstrates compassion and empathy in interactions with residents.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Observe residents during medication administration and document effects.
• Communicate concerns to Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Promote independence and preserve resident dignity through professional conduct.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Blue Jay Springs senior living community is currently seeking a Part 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.

If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

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.

There's something special about Blue Jay Springs Senior Living & Memory Care and it's our People.

There's a sense of pride that comes from serving people with love and making the most of ourselves as a company and as individuals.

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.