Medication Aide (NE)

Pinnacle Senior Living; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Senior Living seeks a compassionate Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and assist residents in daily living while following state regulations.

You will monitor residents, document in medication records, communicate concerns to the Wellness Director, and support independence and dignity through professional care. This role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and reliable, precise care.

Qualifications

• Completion of medication assistance training per state regulations.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state rules.
• Observes residents, notes effects, and reports concerns.
• Documents required information in medication administration records.
• Supports activities of daily living and preserves resident dignity.

Skills

Compassionate empathy

Effective communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

STARTING RATE: $21.00

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.