Caregiver / Medication Aide - 2nd Shift

Sunset Woods Senior Living; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Medication Aide for the PM shift (2PM-10PM) at Sunset Woods Senior Living in Green Bay, WI to support residents with medication administration and daily living activities.

You will administer prescribed medications, observe effects, document accurately, and communicate concerns to the Wellness team while promoting independence and respectful care within a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of medication assistance training per state regulations.
• Up-to-date medication certification as required by state regulations.
• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• Meets age requirements per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state requirements.
• Observes resident response and documents effects in medication records.
• Communicates concerns or observations with Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene and health.
• Encourages independence and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct.

Skills

Compassionate interactions

Effective communication

Team player

Organized multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our Senior Living Community Is Currently Seeking a Medication Aide For PM Shift 2PM-10PM 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.

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.