Full-Time Caregiver 1st and 2nd Shift

Pennant Group; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Point Senior Living in Wisconsin is seeking a Full-Time Medication Aide (1st and 2nd shift) to join our caring team. You will administer prescribed medications and treatments to residents, observe effects, document in medication records, and communicate concerns to the Wellness Director.

You will also support activities of daily living and promote resident independence with dignity and respectful care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification according to state regulations.
• Compassionate and empathetic in personal interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to collaborate and work as a team member.
• Adaptable, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Observation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

Pleasant Point Senior Living is currently seeking a Full-Time 1st and 2nd shift 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 are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

_ Celebration _

_ Accountability _

_ Passion for Learning _

_ Love One Another _

_ Intelligent Risk Taking _

_ Customer Second (Employee First!) _

_ Ownership _

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.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience preferred.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Current CPR certification preferred.

• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

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.