Medication Administration Aide

Illuminus; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-m\

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Dominic Villa | An Illuminus Community in Wisconsin is hiring Medication Administration Aides to support residents with medications and daily care.

You will prepare, administer and record medications under RN/LPN supervision, and assist with ADLs in a resident-centered environment. Qualified candidates hold a CNA certificate and a high school diploma, with Wisconsin med administration training and CPR active.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification and be enrolled or active in Wisconsin medication administration.
• Experience with resident care and medication assistance preferred.
• Active CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications to residents under RN/LPN guidance.
• Supervise self-administration or provide reminders for medications.
• Verify MAR entries and document vital signs and interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality and report issues to the supervising nurse.
• Assist residents with ADLs and maintain accurate documentation.
• May perform CNA duties as needed and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medication administration

CNA duties

Patient care

Education

CNA Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

St. Dominic Villa | An Illuminus Community Hazel Green, WI (10 minutes from Dubuque, IA)

Join a team where compassionate care, meaningful relationships, and a peaceful work environment come together.

Nestled in the beautiful Driftless Region of southwest Wisconsin, St. Dominic Villa provides exceptional long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services for older adults. Our community offers a welcoming atmosphere, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Available Opportunities

Full-Time Evening Shift (PM)

• 8-hour shifts
• Every other weekend rotation

Casual/PRN All Shifts

• Flexible schedule to meet your needs

Compensation & Benefits

• $21.50-24.00/hour, based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 8 hours in a shift
• Our healthcare plan offers medical coverage options with little to no costs to the employee after premiums
• Insurance: Health (with FSA), Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, resident-centered environment
• Benefits may vary based on employment status

Bring your passion for helping seniors to St. Dominic Villa, an Illuminus Community!

Every day, Medication Administration Aides (MAAs) have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, fostering genuine connections and creating vibrant communities where seniors can thrive.

Candidates must already have (or be enrolled) in the additional Medication Administration Aide training required for working in a nursing home. CBRF/AL medication training does not qualify.

In this role, you will prepare, administer and record medications as directed and per policy, and assist with resident ADLs while maintaining accurate documentation, charting and adherence to company and HIPAA policies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and administering medications to residents under the direction of RN/LPN.
• Supervising medication resident self-administration or performing medication reminders.
• Accessing Medication Administration Record (MAR) to verify the right person, drug, dose, route, and time against the resident’s record.
• Appropriately documenting vital signs, interventions, or other pertinent data related to medication administration.
• Maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Reporting any issues to the supervising nurse.
• Assisting residents with ADLs (Bathing, Dressing, Oral Hygiene, Toileting, Baths, etc.).
• Maintenance of accurate documentation, charting and adherence to company and HIPAA policies.
• May work as a CNA as needed.

CAREER PATH SUPPORT:

If you aspire to further your education and become an Registered Nurse (RN), we’re committed to supporting your growth by providing tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Certification required.
• Certified by the State of Wisconsin for medication administration. CBRF/AL medication training does not qualify.
• Maintained working 100 hours as a Med Admin Aide and 4 hours of medication training per calendar year since completing program.
• Active CPR

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.