PRN/Flex Medication Aide

Hospice in the Pines; Two Rivers (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Meadow View Assisted Living in Wisconsin is seeking a PRN/Flex Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who prioritize resident dignity and independence. You will administer prescribed medications and assist with activities of daily living for residents who need support.

Must meet yearly CE requirements; hours are flexible but with monthly minimums; prior caregiving experience and current CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of medication administration training in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintains up-to-date medication certification as required.
• Compassionate and empathetic in all interactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents as directed.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and promotes independence.
• Documents medication administration accurately and reports concerns to Wellness staff.
• Notes effects and adverse reactions and communicates with the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Meadow View Assisted Living is currently seeking a PRN/Flex** MedicationAide**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 focus on person-centered care. Our exceptionally trained and dedicated team members provide assistance and support with activities of daily living to maximize independence, while honoring dignity. We promote the heart of our culture with the acronym CAPLICO. Our core values of customer second, accountability, passion for learning, love one another, intelligent risk taking, celebration, and ownership guide us in our decision-making and inspire us to be better people, in and out of work.

**Customer Second (Employee First!) -**Prioritizing our employees’ health & work-life balance allows them to provide life-changing services to our customers.

Accountability - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Passion for Learning - Ongoing training and innovation are a part of our DNA.

Love One Another - We strive to see and treat each other as people whose interests matter as much as our own.

Intelligent Risk Taking - We trust your judgment. Be innovative. Be entrepreneurial.

Celebration - We love to celebrate successes and make work fun.

Ownership - We reward and support our employees who treat this company as if they owned it.

About the Opportunity

TheMedicationAideadministers prescribedmedications and treatments to residents who need assistance in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. Observes the resident taking themedication, notes effects including any unexpected or adverse effects, correctly documents the required information in the residents’medicationadministration records, communicates any concerns or observations with the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or designated personnel. TheMedicationAidealso 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.

Must meet yearly continuing education requirements (15 hours) by completing annual online training and attending monthly staff meetings. Hours are flexible for this position but are subject to required monthly minimums.

Critical Success Factors

• Successful completion ofmedicationassistance training in compliance with the state’s regulatory requirements and facility requirements.
• Maintains up-to-datemedicationcertification requirements according to state regulations.
• Compassionate and empathetic in all 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 and prioritize 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 including CBRF training.

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.