Medication Aide

Schedule

Part-Time, 2nd shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

About the role

This position is part of the Morning Pointe Clinical Team, a resident‑focused, high‑performance, high‑commitment work team that supports the Morning Pointe purpose of “partnering with families in meeting the challenges of life.” As a care partner, the Medication Aide is responsible for administering medications as prescribed by the resident’s physician and for ensuring that quality services are a way of life at Morning Pointe, where every associate’s interaction with residents and family members reflects the philosophy and mission of Morning Pointe.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)
• Successful completion of a medication aide course and certification of passing the medication aide competency exam for the State of Tennessee
• Experience in senior resident services, health care, or customer service (preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with older adults and knowledge of the aging process (preferred)
• Flexible work schedule required

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records under the supervision of a licensed nurse or the Director of Nursing.
• Verifies the identity of the resident receiving medication and records the drug name, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Does not administer PRN medications until a nurse performs an assessment and authorizes administration; after administration, the nurse reassesses and documents effectiveness.
• Does not perform injections or treatments that require assessment.
• Presents medication to the resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication using specified procedures.
• Takes vital signs or observes the resident to detect response to specified medications and prepares a report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• May receive supply of ordered medications for administration to residents.
• May record and restock medication inventories.
• Maintains a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Communicates with families, residents, and the interdisciplinary team when appropriate.
• Completes shift reports and documentation in records per company policy.

Physical Demands

• Classified as HEAVY: exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to lift/move objects.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning, and stretching.
• Finger and hand dexterity required.
• Visual and hearing acuity essential.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

Job Ref #: d1615855-7abd-4dfc-995d-44f8c977bb50 | Date Posted: 2026-10-19