Caregiver/Medication Aide-1st Shift

Cottonwood Manor Assisted Living • Green Bay, WI

4d

About The Position

Cottonwood Manor Assisted Living is seeking a Caregiver/Medication Aide to provide person-centered support to residents. The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with state and facility requirements for safe administration. The aide observes residents taking medications, notes their effects—including unexpected or adverse effects—documents required information in medication administration records, and communicates concerns or observations to the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or designated personnel.

The role also supports residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. The aide encourages independence and resident choice, preserves dignity, and interacts professionally. The posting describes the opportunity as part-time and says staff are needed across all shifts, with availability every other weekend and every other company-recognized holiday. The position is identified in the title as 1st Shift.

Requirements

• Successfully complete medication assistance training in compliance with state regulatory and facility requirements.
• Maintain current medication certification requirements according to state regulations.
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy in all interactions.
• Have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Be self-supervising and self-motivating, and willing to collaborate as a team member.
• Be adaptable, flexible, highly organized, and able to manage and prioritize multiple demands or tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Meet age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.
• Be available every other weekend and every other company-recognized holiday.

Nice To Haves

• Prior direct care experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CBRF class certifications in Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Fire Safety, and Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and facility requirements for safe administration.
• Observe residents taking medication and note medication effects, including unexpected or adverse effects.
• Document required information accurately in residents’ medication administration records.
• Communicate concerns and observations to the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or designated personnel.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health.
• Encourage resident independence and choice while preserving dignity through professional conduct and interactions.

Benefits

• The company states that prioritizing employees’ health and work-life balance is part of its culture.
• Ongoing training and innovation.
• Celebration of successes and efforts to make work fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed