Medication Aide

The Pennant Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group is seeking a Medication Aide/Caregiver to join our senior living community in Tucson, AZ. The role includes administering medications, supporting daily living activities, and upholding resident dignity with compassionate care.

State-regulated medication administration, ongoing certification, and effective communication are essential. Equal opportunity employer; CAREGIVER certification and CPR/First Aid are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training as per state regulations.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification as required.
• Must meet age requirements per policy.
• Compassionate and empathetic in interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Self-motivated and able to collaborate as part of a team.
• Organized with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per regulations.
• Observes residents taking medications and documents effects.
• Maintains medication administration records.
• Communicates concerns to Wellness Director or designated personnel.
• Supports residents with activities of daily living and independence.
• Preserves resident dignity through professional conduct.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Caregiver Certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Food Handler's certification

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Medication Aide/Caregiver 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

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. Has Caregiver Certification and maintains annually Meets age requirements according to facility policy and 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. Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Current Food Handler's certification preferred.

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.

Pinnacle Senior Living

Pinnacle Senior Living is a dynamic organization in a rapidly expanding Independent and Assisted Living industry. Our focus to create and maintain assisted and independent living communities that set the standard in each of their individual markets. The 52 Pinnacle Senior Living communities operate across 6 states, and we expect our growth to continue. These communities operate independently with the support of the Service Center, a world-class service team to allow local leaders and their teams to focus solely on the day-to-day care of their residents and overall operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.