Part Time Caregiver/Medication Aide-1st Shift

Deercreekseniorliving; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Jay Springs senior living community in Wisconsin is seeking a Part Time Caregiver/Medication Aide to administer medications and assist with daily living activities for residents. The shift is 6:00am–2:00pm, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and compassionate care.

The role requires completion of medication assistance training, up-to-date certification, and strong communication skills. Equal opportunity employer and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state 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.
• Willing to collaborate and work as a team member; self-motivating and organized.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents per state guidelines.
• Observes residents after medication administration and notes effects or adverse reactions.
• Documents information in medication administration records and reports concerns to supervisors.
• Supports residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.

Skills

Medication administration

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Team player

Observation & reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Blue Jay Springs senior living community is currently seeking Part Time Caregiver/Medication Aides 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. 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. The hours for this position are 6:00am-2:00pm.

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.

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.

Pinnacle Senior Living is a dynamic organization in a rapidly expanding Independent and Assisted Living industry. Our focus to create and maintain assisted and independent living communities that set the standard in each of their individual markets. The 52 Pinnacle Senior Living communities operate across 6 states, and we expect our growth to continue. These communities operate independently with the support of the “Service Center,” a world-class service team to allow local leaders and their teams to focus solely on the day-to-day care of their residents and overall operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. 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.