Medication Aide/Caregiver - $500 Sign-on Bonus

Pinnacle Senior Living; Glendale (AZ); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Medication Aide or Certified Caregiver to join our Glendale, AZ community. The role administers medications and assists residents with daily living in accordance with state requirements and facility policies.

A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to new employees. Ideal candidates have completed medication assistance training and possess up-to-date certification; CPR is preferred.

Formación

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification requirements according to state regulations.
• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to residents.
• Observe residents taking medications and document effects in medication records.
• Communicate concerns or observations with Wellness Director or designated personnel.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and maintain independence and dignity.
• Demonstrate compassionate, professional conduct and teamwork.

Conocimientos

Medication administration

Caregiving

CPR certification

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Our senior living community is currently seeking Medication Aides or Certified Caregivers 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 offering a $500 sign-on bonus to new employees that join our growing 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

If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

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.

*Sign-on bonuses are paid out over a 90 day period to active employees

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.