CNA Caregiver/Medication Aide FT 3rd Shift

Sunset Woods Senior Living; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Manor Assisted Living is seeking a dedicated CNA Caregiver/Medication Aide to join our team on the 3rd shift. You will administer prescribed medications, observe and document responses, and support residents with daily living activities while preserving dignity.

We value compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to state regulations. Prior direct care experience is preferred; CBRF certifications are encouraged. Full-time position with weekend rotation and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training per state requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification per facility rules.
• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents according to regulations.
• Observes residents, notes effects, documents in medication administration records, and communicates concerns.
• Supports activities of daily living and promotes independence while preserving dignity.
• Collaborates with Wellness Director and team to ensure resident safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CBRF Class Certifications - Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Fire Safety, and Medication Administration

Job description

Cottonwood Manor Assisted Living is currently seeking a CNA 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 focus on person-centered care. Our exceptionally trained and dedicated team members provide assistance and support with activities of daily living to maximize independence, while honoring dignity. We promote the heart of our culture with the acronym CAPLICO. Our core values of customer second, accountability, passion for learning, love one another, intelligent risk taking, celebration, and ownership guide us in the decision-making and inspire us to be better people, in and out of work.

• Customer Second (Employee First!) - Prioritizing our employees' health & work-life balance allows them to provide life-changing services for our residents.
• Accountability - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of care and professionalism.
• Passion for Learning - Ongoing training and innovation are a part of our DNA.
• Love One Another - We strive to see and treat each other as people whose interests matter as much as our own.
• Intelligent Risk Taking - We trust your judgment. Be innovative. Be entrepreneurial.
• Celebration - We love to celebrate successes and make work fun.
• Ownership - We reward and support our employees who treat this company as if they owned it.

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.

We are looking for a full-time 3rd shift partner; this would include availability every other weekend and every other company recognized holiday.

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 all 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 and prioritize multiple demands/tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.
• CBRF Class Certifications - Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Fire Safety, and Medication Administration - Not sure? Just ask, we can help you find out.

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.