Pennant
Medication Aide
Maple Meadows is currently seeking a Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. We are guided by our core values.
Core Values
Celebration
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Customer Second (Employee First!)
Ownership
About the Opportunity The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. They observe residents taking medication, note effects—including any unexpected or adverse effects—correctly document the required information in the residents’ medication administration records, and communicate any concerns or observations with 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. They encourage resident independence, support resident choice, and preserve resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.
Critical Success Factors
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior direct care experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification preferred.
Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.
Other Job Details Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
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Core Values
Celebration
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Customer Second (Employee First!)
Ownership
About the Opportunity The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. They observe residents taking medication, note effects—including any unexpected or adverse effects—correctly document the required information in the residents’ medication administration records, and communicate any concerns or observations with 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. They encourage resident independence, support resident choice, and preserve resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.
Critical Success Factors
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior direct care experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification preferred.
Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.
Other Job Details Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
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