Medication Aide

Lakepoint Villa Assisted Living • Oshkosh, WI

2d

About The Position

Lakepoint Villa is seeking a Medication Aide to support residents and their families. The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance, in accordance with state regulations and safe-administration requirements. The aide observes residents taking medication, notes its effects—including unexpected or adverse effects—and accurately documents required information in medication administration records. The aide communicates concerns and observations to the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or designated personnel.

The Medication Aide also assists residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. The role encourages residents' independence and choices and preserves their dignity through professional conduct and interactions. The employer is Lakepoint Villa, an independently operated senior living community within The Pennant Group, Inc.'s network of independent operating subsidiaries.

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 personal interactions.
• Have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Be self-supervising and self-motivating, and willing to collaborate and work as a team member.
• Be adaptable and flexible, highly organized, and able to manage multiple demands and tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Meet age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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