Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Medication Aide!  

Are you a compassionate caregiver with a passion for helping others while ensuring residents receive safe and accurate medication support? Dimensions Living Eau Claire is looking for a dedicated Medication Aide to join our team! 

If you enjoy building relationships with residents, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in providing quality care—we’d love to meet YOU! 

At Dimensions Living Eau Claire we live our values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor® every single day. As a Medication Aide, you play a vital role in supporting resident health, wellbeing, and quality of life. 

What You’ll Do (Your Everyday Impact)  

Provide Safe Medication Support  

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and delegated by nursing staff.  

• Ensure medications are documented accurately and timely according to community policies and state regulations.  

• Observe residents for medication side effects, reactions, or changes in condition and report concerns promptly.  

• Perform narcotic counts and medication cart audits per community policy.  

• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines at all times.  
  

Deliver Exceptional Resident Care  

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and transfers.  

• Follow resident service plans and individualized care instructions.  

• Answer call lights promptly and provide compassionate support to residents.  

• Assist with meal service, hydration, escorts to meals/activities, and resident engagement.  

• Encourage resident independence, dignity, and socialization.  
  

Promote Safety & Teamwork  

• Report resident changes, incidents, injuries, or safety concerns immediately to leadership or nursing staff.  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.  

• Follow infection control, OSHA, and safety procedures.  

• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned.  

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities.  

• Support teamwork by maintaining positive communication and professionalism with coworkers, residents, and families.  

What You Bring to the Team  

Credentials & Experience  

• Medication Aide/Medication Administration certification required (per state regulations).  

• Caregiver or CNA experience preferred.  

• Previous experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care preferred.  

• CPR certification preferred.  

• Valid driver’s license preferred (where applicable).  
  

Skills & Strengths  

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  

• Ability to safely administer and document medications accurately.  

• Compassionate, resident-centered mindset.  

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.  

• Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency or high-pressure situations.  

• Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic.  
  

Physical & Schedule Requirements  

• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.  

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repositioning of residents.  

• Ability to push medication carts and assist residents with mobility.  

• Flexible availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.  
  

Why You’ll Love This Role  

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.  

• Make a direct impact on resident health, comfort, and quality of life.  

• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment.  

• Gain valuable healthcare experience and growth opportunities within senior living.
  

Schedule:

• Part-Time AM - 7:00am - 3:15pm

• Part-time PM - 3:00pm - 11:15pm

• Part-Time NOC - 11:00pm - 7:15am

Dimensions Living Eau Claire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.