Medication Aide

Avantara; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Internal growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with employer match

Employee concierge program

And more!

Job summary

Avantara Watertown is seeking a Medication Aide to join our caring team in Watertown, SD. You will be responsible for administering medications, assisting with Activities of Daily Living, and monitoring residents' conditions to ensure comfort and safety.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, an active South Dakota CNA certificate, completion of state-approved Medication Aide training, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• An unencumbered State of South Dakota CNA certificate.
• Successful completion of State of South Dakota approved Medication Aide training.
• CPR certification.
• One year of CNA and Medication Aide experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front line of the Clinical Department, ensuring residents receive medications as prescribed.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living and observe changes in condition.
• Maintain a safe environment and provide ongoing education to residents and staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Unencumbered South Dakota CNA certificate

South Dakota approved Medication Aide training

CPR certification

One year CNA and Medication Aide experience (preferable)

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for Medication Aides to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

Avantara Watertown is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Medication Aides by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

• On-demand Pay

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Internal growth opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• 401K with employer match.

• Employee concierge program.

• And more!

As a Medication Aide you are the front line of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Watertown by providing our residents with the medications they need, performing Activities of Daily Living, observing changes in condition, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining education. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, an unencumbered State of South Dakota C.N.A. certificate, successful completion of State of South Dakota approved Medication Aide training and C.P.R. certification. One (1) year of C.N.A. and Medication Aide experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

If you are an individual who gets satisfaction from knowing they made a difference, stop in or visit https://avantarawatertown.com/ to learn more and get your career started

Avantara Watertown is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Avantara Watertown never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.