Medication Aide

Dimensions Living Appleton Appleton, WI 54914, US

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 Appleton 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 Appleton, 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.

Dimensions Living Appleton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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