Caregiver/Medication Aide-Full Time- 2nd Shift

Pinnacle Senior Living • Green Bay, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Aide is responsible for administering prescribed medications and treatments to residents requiring assistance, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safe administration practices. This role involves observing residents for medication effects, accurately documenting information in medication administration records, and communicating any concerns to the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or other designated personnel. Additionally, the Medication Aide supports residents with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health, while promoting resident independence, choice, and dignity through professional conduct.

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