CNA Medication Aide/Caregiver

Pinnacle Senior Living • Green Bay, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cottonwood Manor Assisted Living is seeking a CNA Medication Aide/Caregiver to join their team. They focus on person-centered care, providing assistance and support with activities of daily living to maximize independence while honoring dignity. The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents, observes residents taking medication, notes effects, documents information, and communicates concerns to the Wellness Director or designated personnel. The role also involves supporting residents with personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health, encouraging independence, supporting resident choice, and preserving resident dignity.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior direct care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.
• CBRF Class Certifications - Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Fire Safety, and Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents.
• Observes residents taking medication and notes effects, including any unexpected or adverse effects.
• Correctly documents required information in 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.

Benefits

• Customer Second (Employee First!) - Prioritizing our employees' health & work-life balance
• Ongoing training and innovation
• Celebration of successes and making work fun
• Rewards and support for employees who treat the company as if they owned it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED