Medication Aide

Pennant Group; Orange (CA); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Medication Aide for our senior living community in Orange, California.

You will administer prescribed medications and treatments to residents, observe effects, document in medication administration records, and communicate concerns to the Wellness Director or designated staff. You will also support residents with daily living activities, encourage independence, and uphold dignity through professional interactions.

Qualifications

• Completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification as required by state regulations.
• Prior experience in direct care or senior living environments is a plus.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to residents.
• Observe residents taking medications and note effects or adverse reactions.
• Diligently document information in medication administration records.
• Communicate concerns or observations with Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Support residents with activities of daily living and promote independence.

Connaissances

Direct care experience

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

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!)

_ 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 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. The Medication Aide also 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.

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.

STARTING RATE: $21. 00

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.

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.