Staffing Coordinator KS Med Aide

Brookdale; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Associate Assistance

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Earned Wages Access

Voluntary Benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Brookdale is seeking a Kansas-licensed Certified Medication Aide to join our team. The role supports residents with dignity, administers meds as prescribed, and coordinates with your care team to ensure safety and comfort.

This full-time position requires a GED or high school diploma, 1–2 years in healthcare, and preferred supervisory experience. Brookdale offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth within our nationwide senior living communities.

Qualifications

• Must be KS Certified Medication Aide.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years healthcare experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact and resource to other schedulers and coordinates services for residents.
• Ensures community and corporate policies are followed by all associates.
• Provides Personalized Living services as needed and within state guidelines.
• Coordinates resources for associates and families.
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, orientation and training of new associates.
• Ensures adequate staffing coverage for daily services.
• Markets programs to appropriate audiences.
• Reports incidents promptly and ensures accurate reporting.
• Completes administrative reports and billing information with supervisor.
• Encourages teamwork and supports staff training.

Skills

Medication Aide

Patient Care

Supervisory

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

Contract Details

FT, Monday - Friday

Industry Recognition

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Job Description

Must be a KS Certified Medication Aide

FT, Monday - Friday

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Part And Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact and resource to other schedulers. Coordinates and schedules services for residents.
• Ensures that community and corporate policies are disseminated and followed by all associates.
• Provides Personalized Living services as needed and within professional and state guidelines.
• Coordinates alternative resources for associates and families.
• Assists the Director or designee in the recruiting, hiring, orientation and training of new associates.
• Ensures adequate staffing coverage for the provision of services on a day-to-day basis.
• Markets programs to any appropriate audience.
• Reports all accidents and/or incidents to the Director or designee immediately. Ensures that all required reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Completes administrative reports as necessary and submits to manager.
• Ensures complete and correct billing information is provided to the Director.
• Assists staff with training/orientation. Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. A minimum of 1-2 years related experience. One year experience working with older adults or in a related healthcare setting preferred. One year supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, And Other Special Requirements

None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Management/Decision Making

Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge And Skills

Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.