Compassionate Medication Aide — Flexible Hours & PTO

Primrose Retirement Communities; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Wisconsin is hiring a Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community.

The role collaborates with the nursing department and supports other departments, medical

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment preferred.
• Current certification as Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training and maintains continuing education hours if required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Provide care tasks such as personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, meals, and social-recreational activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with the nursing department and other departments, medical professionals, residents, and families to support resident well-being.
• Assist in providing an efficient and economical operation to help residents attain or maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Skills

Long-term care

Medication Aide cert

CPR/First Aid

In-service training

Organizational skills

Alzheimer's knowledge

Teamwork

Computer skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities in Wisconsin is hiring a Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community.

The role collaborates with the nursing department and supports other departments, medical