Compassionate Medication Aide — Safe Med Admin & Resident Care

The Pennant Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group is hiring a Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and assist residents with daily living activities. You will observe residents, document effects, and communicate observations to wellness staff while upholding dignity and privacy.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, adherence to regulatory requirements, and teamwork in a home health/hospice setting across facilities in the US.

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 personal 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 multiple demands/tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in accordance with state requirements.
• Observes residents taking medications and notes effects and adverse effects.
• Documents required information in medication administration records.
• Communicates concerns or observations with Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Supports residents with activities of daily living and fosters independence and dignity.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Compassionate and empathetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Pennant Group is hiring a Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and assist residents with daily living activities. You will observe residents, document effects, and communicate observations to wellness staff while upholding dignity and privacy.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, adherence to regulatory requirements, and teamwork in a home health/hospice setting across facilities in the US.