Caregiver/Medication Aide-Full Time-3rd Shift

Blue Jay Springs Senior Living and Memory Care; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Jay Springs Senior Living is currently seeking a Full Time 3rd Shift Caregiver/Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families. The role involves administering prescribed medications, observing residents, documenting accurately, and supporting daily living activities with compassion and respect.

The position emphasizes safe medication practices, effective communication with the Wellness

Qualifications

• Must have completed medication assistance training per state/facility requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date medication certification as required by state regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Self-motivated, able to collaborate, and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to residents in accordance with state regulations and facility policies.
• Observe residents after medication administration and document effects or adverse reactions.
• Record all relevant information in residents' medication administration records and report concerns to Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health.
• Encourage independence and preserve resident dignity through professional interactions.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Organized

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Blue Jay Springs senior living community is currently seeking a Full Time 3rd 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 If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below,

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

10:00pm-6:00am

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.