Medication Aide

Deercreekseniorliving; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a compassionate Medications Aide to support residents with daily medication needs and care tasks in a safe, respectful environment. You will work with other care staff to assist residents with daily activities, monitor health, and promote independence.

Requirements include a state-approved medication training program, a high school diploma or equivalent, fluency in English, and CPR/First Aid certification. Previous Med Aide or direct care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved Medication training program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Previous experience as a Med Aide or in direct care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments to residents.
• Keep accurate records and report changes to the Wellness team.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and stocked supplies.
• Provide daily support to promote residents’ independence while respecting their choices and privacy.
• Be a friendly, calming presence for residents and their families.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fluent in written and spoken English

CPR/First Aid certification

Experience in direct care/Med Aide

Job description

Medications Aide – Join Our Caring Team! Location: Nampa, ID. Job Type: Part-Time and Full-Time Positions available. Wages: From $19 per hour. Shift: Various shifts available.

Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference every day? We’re looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Medications Aide to join our team and support our residents with their daily medication needs and care tasks in a safe, respectful, and caring environment. You work with other care staff in assisting residents with daily activities, monitoring their health, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes independence and well-being.

What You’ll Do:

• Help residents by safely administering prescribed medications and treatments.
• Keep accurate records and report any changes or concerns to our Wellness team.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Provide daily support to promote residents’ independence while respecting their choices and privacy.
• Be a friendly, calming presence for residents and their families.

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who’s reliable, respectful, and ready to be a team player.
• Completion of a state-approved Medication training program.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Previous experience as a Med Aide or in direct care is a plus!

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move around frequently and assist residents as needed.
• Comfortable lifting, bending, and helping with evacuations if necessary.
• Emotionally steady and able to handle challenging situations with grace.

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Believe in treating everyone with dignity and kindness.
• Can stay calm under pressure and think on your feet.
• Are organized, observant, and great at following procedures.
• Have good attendance and a sense of humor.
• Want to grow your skills and be part of a supportive team.

Why Join Us?

• We offer ongoing training.
• A positive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact every single day.

We live our values every day: CAPLICO! C = Customer second A = Accountability P = Passion for Learning L = Love one another I = Intelligent Risk Taking C = Celebrating O = Ownership.

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community.

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. 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.