CNA Caregiver/Medication Aide PT 2nd Shift

The Pennant Group; Denmark (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Scandinavian Court Assisted Living in Wisconsin is seeking a CNA Medication Aide/Caregiver to join our team dedicated to person-centered care. You will administer prescribed medications, observe effects, document in MAR, and support residents with daily living activities while preserving dignity and independence.

This part-time, 2nd shift role includes every other weekend and every other holiday. The successful candidate will have completed medication assistance training, current certification,

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in accordance with state regulations.
• Observes residents for medication effects and adverse reactions; documents information in MAR.
• Supports residents with activities of daily living to promote independence and dignity.
• Documents concerns and observations with Wellness Director or designated personnel.
• Communicates and collaborates with the care team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Effective communication

Team player

Organized

Education

High school diploma or GED

CBRF Class Certifications

Job description

Scandinavian Court Assisted Living is currently seeking a CNA Medication Aide/Caregiver 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 part-time 2nd 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 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. PSL is the most progressive company in the exploding healthcare services field today. Dedicated to restoring public confidence in the healthcare industry, PSL has assembled a team of highly competent, dedicated and caring individuals who are creating a new standard of excellence for healthcare providers everywhere. PSL currently serves over 50 long-term care, facilities in six Western states. These facilities have no corporate headquarters or traditional management hierarchy. Instead, they operate independently with support from the “Service Center,” a world-class service team that provides the centralized clinical, legal, risk management, HR, training, accounting, IT and other resources necessary to allow on-site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day-to-day care and business issues in their individual facilities. As an organization, we are deeply committed to our mission of providing life-changing service to our residents, employees and the communities we serve.