Medication Aide

Deercreekseniorliving; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Cedar Hill, Texas, is seeking a Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who care for our residents with compassion and respect. The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications, observes residents, documents MAR entries, and communicates concerns to Wellness staff.

You will assist with activities of daily living, support independence, and uphold resident dignity through professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state and facility requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification per state regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates compassion and empathy in daily resident interactions.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per state guidelines.
• Observe residents taking medications and document effects in MAR.
• Communicate concerns to Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and support independence.
• Uphold resident dignity and privacy through professional conduct.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic communication

Team player

Highly organized

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a 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!), and Ownership.

About the Opportunity

The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. The aide 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, and communicates any concerns or observations with the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator or designated personnel. The Medication Aide also supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. The aide encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• 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.