Medication Aide - AM Shift
About the Role
As Care Giver/Medication Technician, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day. Your role includes providing hands-on care, administering medications, and offering physical and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care and supervision for assigned residents, assisting with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, transferring, eating) while promoting dignity, independence, and safety.
- Administer and observe medications and treatments in accordance with the Six Rights of Medication Pass, documenting accurately and reporting concerns promptly, including refusal of medications or missed doses.
- Monitor and record resident conditions, including changes in behavior, appetite, skin, and participation in activities.
- Engage residents in enrichment programs and life skills activities to support overall well-being.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in resident rooms, community areas, and medication/treatment spaces.
- Respond promptly to resident call bells and community security systems.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, supervisors, and healthcare staff regarding care needs and changes in condition.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards, infection control protocols, and confidentiality policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Certified Nurse's Aide certification preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and demonstrate good judgment.
Benefits
- Competitive wages.
- Early access to earned wages before payday.
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours.
- Paid time off and holidays (full-time).
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances (full-time).
- 401(K) with employer match.
- Paid training.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Company-provided uniforms.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Pay
Hourly rate of pay specified at time of offer.
Schedule
Schedule details, including weekends if applicable, will be provided at time of offer.
About Us
Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026.
At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
Our culture and values are deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. At Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence”: Teamwork, Integrity, Performance, Accountability, Compassion, Hard Work, and Creativity. These values foster innovation and success.