Medication Aide

Sunset Woods Senior Living; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Woods Senior Living in Ventura, CA is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to join our team and support residents with prescribed medications and daily living activities. You will observe, document, and communicate any concerns to supervisors, ensuring safety and comfort for residents.

The role requires current medication administration training and certification, compassion, strong communication, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative care team while maintaining dignity and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state regulatory 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in accordance with state regulations.
• Observes residents taking medications and notes effects, documenting in MARs.
• Communicates concerns or observations with Wellness Director or designated personnel.
• Supports activities of daily living and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

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.

Pay Range: $16.90 - $19.50

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.