Lead Medication Aide

Sunset Woods Senior Living; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Meadows Assisted Living in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is seeking a Lead Medication Aide (NOC/3rd Shift Full-Time) to join our team dedicated to residents, families, and the community. The Lead Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments, observes resident responses, and correctly documents in medication records while supporting daily living activities with dignity and compassion.

This role oversees medication workflows, provides coaching and training to aides, performs

Qualifications

• Direct care experience required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Meets age requirements per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per policy.
• Observe effects and document in med records.
• Communicate concerns to Wellness leadership.
• Oversee daily medication workflows and timely administration.
• Coach and train Medication Aides; conduct quality checks.
• Coordinate with care teams during shift transitions.

Skills

Direct care

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Maple Meadows Assisted Living is currently seeking a Lead Medication Aide (NOC/3rd Shift Full-Time) 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 Lead 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. 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.

The Lead Medication Aide also oversees daily medication workflows, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely administration. Provides coaching and support to Medication Aides, assist with training, and conduct routine quality checks of documentation and medication storage. Serves as the primary shift resource for medication-related questions and coordinates closely with Wellness leadership to address concerns and maintain continuity of care.

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.
• Leadership in medication accuracy; ensuring consistent adherence to medication administration protocols by proactively identifying errors, reinforcing best practices, and supporting staff in maintaining high accuracy standards.
• Workflow coordination; organizing and prioritizing medication-related tasks during the shift, ensuring smooth transitions, timely administration, and effective communication across care teams.
• Staff development support; assisting Wellness leadership in evaluating staff competency, providing constructive feedback, and supporting ongoing skill development for Medication Aides.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience required.
• 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.