Medication Aide Part-time 2pm-10:30pm

Wallick Communities; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Wallick Senior Living in Traverse City, MI is seeking a part-time Medication Aide for 2:00pm-10:30pm shifts. You will administer medications under a licensed nurse, document administration, and respond to residents with timely, compassionate care.

Join a team dedicated to independence, dignity, and quality of life for residents. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and paid parental leave, with paid time off and strong growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of first aid training and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, as prescribed, and under the direction of a licensed nurse. Completes documentation of medication administration.
• Promptly report to the nurse, a resident’s request/need for PRN medications.
• Promptly report to the nurse any adverse or concerning reactions to medications.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, management and families.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures that falls under the scope of the Medication Aide.
• Provides physical resident care to include all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming.
• Answers call lights in a timely manner and responds accordingly to the resident’s needs.
• Any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of Care.

Skills

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Location: Meadow Valley
Job Type: part-time - 2:00pm-10:30pm
Pay Rate: $21/hour plus shift differential

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

At Wallick Senior Living, our team understands that senior living is not just a job, but a calling. We take pride in caring for and empowering our residents as they choose to enjoy their golden years with us. With 1,000+ employees and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Senior Living Means…

• A Unique Approach to Senior Living: Our associates power Wallick’s approach to senior living that goes beyond care to ensure our residents live their best lives through meaningful activities, delicious meals and round-the-clock support.
• Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Supportive Culture and Rewarding Work: A team-oriented environment where associates make a meaningful impact by helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Maurine, who found an “instant family” to Evelyn, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday with us, our residents enjoy a sense of community that is created by you!
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Administer medications, as prescribed, and under the direction of a licensed nurse. Completes documentation of medication administration.
• Promptly report to the nurse, a resident’s request/need for PRN medications.
• Promptly report to the nurse any adverse or concerning reactions to medications.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, management and families.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures that falls under the scope of the Medication Aide.
• Provides physical resident care to include all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming.
• Answers call lights in a timely manner and responds accordingly to the resident’s needs.
• Any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of Care.

What We’re Looking For

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Completion of first aid training and CPR

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Join Us and Become an Employee-Owner!

*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

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