Lead Medication Aide (2nd Shift Full-Time)

The Pennant Group; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is recruiting a Lead Medication Aide for Lakepoint Villa Assisted Living. You will administer prescribed medications, observe effects, document accurately, and support residents with daily living tasks while leading a team of Medication Aides.

Requirements include state-trained medication administration and prior direct care experience. CPR is preferred; equal opportunity employer and a focus on quality care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• State medication administration training compliant or required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state regulations.
• Observes responses and documents in medication administration records.
• Supports residents with activities of daily living and preserves dignity.
• Provides coaching and supervision to Medication Aides and conducts routine quality checks.
• Coordinates with Wellness leadership to ensure continuity of care and timely administration.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lakepoint Villa Assisted Living is currently seeking a 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 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.

Additional Company Information:

• 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.
• Pinnacle Senior Living is a dynamic organization in a rapidly expanding Independent and Assisted Living industry. Our focus to create and maintain assisted and independent living communities that set the standard in each of their individual markets. The 52 Pinnacle Senior Living communities operate across 6 states, and we expect our growth to continue. These communities operate independently with the support of the “Service Center,” a world‑class service team to allow local leaders and their teams to focus solely on the day‑to‑day care of their residents and overall operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.