CNA Medication Aide/Caregiver PT 1st Shift

Sunset Woods Senior Living; Two Rivers (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Meadow View Assisted Living in Wisconsin is seeking a CNA Medication Aide/Caregiver to join a compassionate team serving residents with dignity. The role includes administering prescribed medications, observing effects, documenting in MARs, and communicating concerns to the Wellness Director.

The part-time, 1st shift schedule requires availability every other weekend and holidays, with emphasis on person-centered care and supporting daily living activities to promote resident independence.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state 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 in a team.
• Adaptable and flexible; highly organized with ability to manage multiple demands.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in accordance with state regulations.
• Observes residents taking meds, notes effects, and documents in records.
• Communicates concerns or observations to Wellness Director or designated personnel.
• Supports residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, socialization, cognition, and health.
• Encourages independence and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Self-motivation

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

CBRF Class Certifications: Standard Precautions

CBRF Class Certifications: First Aid and Choking

CBRF Class Certifications: Fire Safety

CBRF Class Certifications: Medication Administration

Job description

Meadow View 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 our 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.

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

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 1st 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.