Medication Aide

The Pennant Group; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and support residents with daily living activities. You will observe medication effects, document accurately, and report concerns to the Wellness Director as part of a collaborative care team.

Ideal candidates have completed required medication assistance training, maintain current certification, and bring a patient, compassionate approach to interactions with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training as required by state.
• Maintain up-to-date medication certification according to state rules.
• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• Meets age requirements per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to residents as directed.
• Observe residents taking medications and document effects and concerns.
• Communicate observations with Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and preserve dignity.

Skills

Medication administration

Accurate documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

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!) 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.

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.

PSL is the most progressive company in the exploding healthcare services field today. Dedicated to restoring public confidence in the healthcare industry, PSL has assembled a team of highly competent, dedicated and caring individuals who are creating a new standard of excellence for healthcare providers everywhere.

PSL currently serves over 50 long-term care, facilities in six Western states. These facilities have no corporate headquarters or traditional management hierarchy. Instead, they operate independently with support from the "Service Center," a world-class service team that provides the centralized clinical, legal, risk management, HR, training, accounting, IT and other resources necessary to allow on-site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day-to-day care and business issues in their individual facilities.

As an organization, we are deeply committed to our mission of providing life-changing service to our residents, employees and the communities we serve.