Caregiver/Medication Aide-Full Time/Part Time- NOC shift

Pinnacle Senior Living • Green Bay, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Jay Springs senior living community is currently seeking Full Time and Part Time Caregiver/Medication Aides. The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance, in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. This includes observing the resident taking the medication, noting effects, correctly documenting information in the residents’ medication administration records, and communicating 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, encouraging resident independence, supporting resident choice, and preserving resident dignity. The company is guided by CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second (Employee First!), and Ownership. Pinnacle Senior Living operates 52 communities across 6 states, focusing on creating and maintaining assisted and independent living communities that set the standard in their individual markets, supported by a 'Service Center' team.

Requirements

• 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.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed