Medication Aide

Table Rock Senior Living • Meridian, ID

2d

About The Position

The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance, following state regulatory requirements and facility procedures for safe administration. The aide observes residents taking medication, notes its effects—including unexpected or adverse effects—documents required information in residents’ medication administration records, and communicates concerns or observations to 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. The role encourages resident independence, supports resident choice, and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions. The employer is an independent operating subsidiary of The Pennant Group, Inc., which provides healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities.

Requirements

• Successfully complete medication assistance training in compliance with state regulatory and facility requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date 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 be willing to collaborate and work as a team member.
• Be adaptable and flexible, highly organized, able to manage multiple demands or tasks concurrently, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Meet 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

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely in accordance with state regulations and facility requirements.
• Observe residents taking medication and note its effects, including unexpected or adverse effects.
• Accurately document required information in residents’ medication administration records.
• Communicate concerns or 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: No Education Listed