Medication Administration Aide

Illuminus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DPC for employees

Low-cost health insurance

Shift differentials for PM/NOC

Overtime pay after 8 hours

Sign-on bonus available

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) company match 50% up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Illuminus’ St. Dominic Villa in Hazel Green, WI urgently seeks MAAs to support compassionate care within a faith-based, not-for-profit senior care community.

The role focuses on safe medication administration and accurate MAR documentation in collaboration with RN/LPN teams. Responsibilities include preparing and administering medications, supervising self-administration, assisting with ADLs, and ensuring confidentiality and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) certification required.
• State of Wisconsin medication administration certification required; CBRF/AL training does not qualify.
• Active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and administering medications to residents under the direction of RN/LPN.
• Supervising medication resident self-administration or performing medication reminders.
• Accessing MAR to verify right person, drug, dose, route, and time.
• Documenting vital signs, interventions, or other data related to medication administration.
• Maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Reporting issues to the supervising nurse.
• Assisting residents with ADLs (Bathing, Dressing, Oral Hygiene, Toileting).
• Maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to policies.
• May work as a CNA as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Education

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

• $21.50-24.00/hour, based on experience
• Shift Differential for PM and NOC shifts
• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 8 hours in a shift
• Sign-on bonus available

Benefits

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Shift differentials for PM and NOC shifts
• Overtime pay after 8 hours worked in a shift
• Sign-on bonus available
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

*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 HIPPA 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 HIPPA 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.