Medication Aide

Pennant; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennant is seeking a Medication Aide to join our senior living community in Tucson, AZ. The role administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents, observes effects, documents records, and communicates concerns to Wellness staff.

You will assist with activities of daily living, support resident independence, and uphold dignity with professional conduct. Requirements include completion of medication assistance training and state certification; CPR preferred; HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication administration training per state requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification per state regulations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Meets age requirements per facility policy and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per regulations.
• Observes and documents resident responses to medications.
• Communicates concerns to Wellness Director or designated staff.
• Supports activities of daily living and resident independence.
• Maintains professional conduct and preserves resident dignity.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Observation skills

Organizational skills

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

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.