Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The role supports resident well-being through compassionate care and teamwork within the nursing department.

Ideal candidates will hold current certification as a Medication Aide or QMAP, maintain CPR/First Aid, and have experience in long-term care or assisted living.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Current certification as Medication Aide or QMAP per state regulations.
• CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training and maintains continuing education hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Administers routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Provides care including activities of daily living and assisting in nursing department.
• Collaborates with nursing staff, medical professionals, residents, and families to support residents' well-being.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Medication Aide certification

CPR/First Aid

Time management

Team player

Alzheimer's knowledge

Computer literacy

Weekend/holiday availability

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS !

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Medication Aide to be responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community. The Medication Aide collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training as assigned and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification of position.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Opportunities for full-time or part-time hours.

Available shifts: days, evenings, nights.

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