Part Time Medication Aide/Caregiver-3rd Shift

Deercreekseniorliving; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Jay Springs senior living community seeks a Part Time Caregiver/Medication Aide to support residents overnight and assist with daily living activities. The role involves medication administration and resident care while upholding safety and dignity.

You will observe responses to medications, document accurately in MARs, and communicate concerns to the Wellness Director. Requires medication aide training and current state certification.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic in personal interactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to collaborate with a team.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state/facility rules.
• Documents required information in residents’ medication administration records.
• Supports residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, socialization, cognition and health.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Self-motivation

Team player

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Age policy awareness

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.

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.