Night Medication Aide: Compassionate Senior Care

Deercreekseniorliving; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. Medication Aide position at Deercreekseniorliving seeks a compassionate caregiver to administer prescribed medications and assist residents with daily living activities in a senior living community.

Responsibilities include observing residents after medication, documenting in medication records, and communicating concerns with Wellness Director or designated staff, while maintaining resident dignity and independence in line with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification requirements according to state regulations.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in accordance with state requirements.
• Observes residents taking medications and notes effects or adverse reactions.
• Documents information in residents' medication administration records.
• Communicates concerns with the Wellness Director or designated personnel.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and preserves dignity and independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. Medication Aide position at Deercreekseniorliving seeks a compassionate caregiver to administer prescribed medications and assist residents with daily living activities in a senior living community.

Responsibilities include observing residents after medication, documenting in medication records, and communicating concerns with Wellness Director or designated staff, while maintaining resident dignity and independence in line with state regulations.