Assisted Living Team Leader (non-certified medication tech)

Clatsop Care Center Health District•Astoria, OR

17d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Clatsop Care Retirement Village in Astoria, OR is actively seeking a reliable full-time and part-time, all shifts, Non-Certified Medication Tech positions available to provide essential medications to our senior residents and other patients. This assisted living care position earns competitive pay. We provide exceptional full-time benefits, including: health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Our employees also enjoy 457b retirement options for tax-deferred investment, paid time off (PTO), training, and education through a partnership with Clatsop Community College. Clatsop Care Retirement Village is a part of Clatsop Care Health District that provides a variety of services to meet each individual's needs. We have many services, including health care, assisted living, short-term and long-term care, nursing homes, retirement communities, memory care, hospice, palliative, and in-home care. We are focused on providing the highest quality service and care to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of our community. We strive to let our residents know that they are a valued part of the community through meaningful conversation, sincere listening, and constant involvement in all their activities. We care for our residents as if they were our own families, and, regardless of the level of care, we are always able to adapt to whatever they need! We understand that the more we work with residents to keep their independence, the happier and more fulfilling life they will have. We have a great team! We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued with a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. We also offer educational opportunities, competitive pay, and great perks and benefits to contribute to our positive work environment! As an assisted living medication Tech, you provide each of your assigned senior or convalescing residents with excellent routine patient-centered care according to their care plan. You prepare and administer medications according to health care provider instructions and within the scope of your duties. You ensure that residents' environments are comfortable and safe. You are vigilant about reporting any changes in the condition of residents to the supervising nurse and you keep accurate and up-to-date records. You are patient and calm, treating those you care for just the way you would want your own family members treated. You are careful about infection control in our assisted living community. You go home feeling good about the positive impact you have made in the lives of our senior and convalescing residents!

Requirements

Exceptional people skills
Can make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
Respect for and patience with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, clients, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Ability to show empathy while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a long-term care setting would be ideal but we will train.

Responsibilities

Provide each of your assigned senior or convalescing residents with excellent routine patient-centered care according to their care plan.
Prepare and administer medications according to health care provider instructions and within the scope of your duties.
Ensure that residents' environments are comfortable and safe.
Report any changes in the condition of residents to the supervising nurse.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records.