Lead Medication Aide

The Pennant Group; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Lakepoint Villa Assisted Living in Oshkosh, WI, is seeking a 2nd Shift Full-Time Lead Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who support residents and their families in a caring, compliant environment. You will administer medications, observe effects, document in medication administration records, and coordinate with Wellness leadership to ensure safe, accurate care.

You will also coach Medication Aides and oversee daily medication workflows during the

Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Observes residents taking medications and documents effects and observations in medication administration records.
• Communicates concerns to Wellness Director or designated personnel.
• Oversees daily medication workflows, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely administration.
• Provides coaching and training to Medication Aides and conducts routine quality checks of documentation and storage.
• Serves as the primary shift resource for medication-related questions and coordinates with Wellness leadership to maintain continuity of care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lakepoint Villa Assisted Living is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Full-Time Lead Medication Aide 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

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.

PSL is the most progressive company in the exploding healthcare services field today. Dedicated to restoring public confidence in the healthcare industry, PSL has assembled a team of highly competent, dedicated and caring individuals who are creating a new standard of excellence for healthcare providers everywhere. PSL currently serves over 50 long-term care, facilities in six Western states. These facilities have no corporate headquarters or traditional management hierarchy. Instead, they operate independently with support from the "Service Center," a world-class service team that provides the centralized clinical, legal, risk management, HR, training, accounting, IT and other resources necessary to allow on-site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day-to-day care and business issues in their individual facilities. As an organization, we are deeply committed to our mission of providing life-changing service to our residents, employees and the communities we serve.