Compassionate Medication Aide for Senior Living

Peaceful Pines Senior Living; Fort Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living in South Dakota seeks a qualified Medication Aide to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will administer prescribed medications, assist with daily living activities, and help ensure safety, comfort, and dignity in care delivery.

Working with a compassionate, team-based approach, you will document care activities, monitor medication effects, and communicate with nursing leadership to maintain continuity of care and a

Qualifications

• SD Medication Aide license required or willingness to obtain on-the-job training.
• Experience in senior care or memory care preferred.
• Strong communication and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery following policies.
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Document medication administration in MAR and other required documentation systems.
• Maintain medication storage in accordance with state regulations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

SD Medication Aide license

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living in South Dakota seeks a qualified Medication Aide to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will administer prescribed medications, assist with daily living activities, and help ensure safety, comfort, and dignity in care delivery.

Working with a compassionate, team-based approach, you will document care activities, monitor medication effects, and communicate with nursing leadership to maintain continuity of care and a