Part Time Medication Aide/Caregiver-3rd Shift

Sunset Woods Senior Living; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Jay Springs Senior Living Community seeks a Part-Time Caregiver/Medication Aide for the 10:00pm-6:00am shift. You will administer medications, assist residents with daily living tasks, and document care with accuracy.

Role emphasizes compassionate, respectful interactions, teamwork, and adherence to state regulations while maintaining resident dignity and well-being.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with state requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification according to state regulations.
• Compassionate and empathetic in personal interactions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-supervising, self-motivating; able to collaborate and work as a team.
• Adaptable, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state regulations.
• Observes residents, documents effects, and notes any adverse events in records.
• Communicates concerns with Wellness Director or designated personnel.
• Assists with activities of daily living while supporting independence and dignity.
• Engages residents to promote socialization, cognition, and well-being.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

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

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 10:00pm-6:00am

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.