Compassionate Medication Aide - Flexible Schedule

Morning Pointe Senior Living; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Pointe Senior Living in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to support residents with prescribed medications under RN supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include verifying resident identity, recording drug info, observing effects, and maintaining a clean medication cart. A CNA license and Tennessee medication aide certification are required; strong communication skills are essential; flexibility with shifts

Qualifications

• Must hold High School Diploma or GED and CNA license.
• Must pass Tennessee medication aide competency exam.
• Experience in senior resident services or healthcare preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains medical records under supervision of a licensed nurse or DON.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records drug name, dosage, and time of administration.
• Cannot administer PRN medications without nurse assessment and authorization.
• Presents medication and observes ingestion or application.
• Takes vital signs and reports unexpected reactions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CNA license

Senior care experience

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TN Medication Aide Competency Certification

Job description

Morning Pointe Senior Living in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to support residents with prescribed medications under RN supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include verifying resident identity, recording drug info, observing effects, and maintaining a clean medication cart. A CNA license and Tennessee medication aide certification are required; strong communication skills are essential; flexibility with shifts