Medication Aide (Full Time)

Deercreekseniorliving; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Medication Aide to join our team in Orange, California. This role involves administering medications and supporting residents with daily living activities, ensuring their dignity and independence.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate compassionate care, and possess effective communication skills. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training per state regulations.
• Must maintain up-to-date medication certification requirements.
• Direct care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to residents as per state requirements.
• Document information in medication administration records.
• Support residents with activities of daily living.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Self-motivating and adaptable

Compassionate and empathetic

Problem solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current 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. 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. The aide 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, and 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. The aide 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.

Pay Rate

$19.00-$20.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. 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.

Located in beautiful Orange County, California, MainPlace Senior Living provides a home-centered atmosphere that our residents are delighted to call home. With no buy‑in fees and convenient month‑to‑month payment plans, our residents choose how they want to live rather than being told how to live.

Employer Information

The employer for this position is The Pennant Group, Inc., 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. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.