Med Aide

Pacific Living Centers•Grants Pass, OR

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Universal Caregiver / Medication Aide is a pivotal member of the assisted living and residential care communities, with more direct interaction with residents than any other position. The role provides essential care to help residents achieve and maintain their highest level of independence. It requires observing changes in residents’ health, attitudes, and needs; communicating those observations; and adapting to residents’ and facility needs. Medication setup and administration are performed when needed, after training. The position also includes assisting residents with activities of daily living, maintaining resident records, housekeeping and food preparation, supporting meals and activities, and attending required training and in-service meetings. Employees are expected to be dependable, professional, respectful of residents’ privacy and rights, attentive to confidentiality, and cooperative with coworkers. The job is full-time in Grants Pass, Oregon, on the swing shift, with no travel. The listed hourly pay range is $18.00–$20.00. Training is available to applicants, and no experience is necessary according to the posting. Pre-Service Universal Caregiver training is part of onboarding; ongoing training is provided by the Executive Director and Oregon Care Partners.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three months of related experience and/or training working with seniors.
Basic computer skills and knowledge.
Valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers cards; these can be acquired during the hiring process.
Complete required Pre-Service Universal Caregiver training as part of onboarding.
Pass required governmental and corporate background investigations, including state-required criminal history clearance investigations.
Ability to lift and/or move residents weighing more than 100 pounds with appropriate assistance or equipment.
Dependability, punctuality, adaptability, and the ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with residents and staff.
Working knowledge of assisted living and residential care philosophy and residents’ rights.
Understand the Senior Housing Managers Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and traveling to and from activities and meals, according to their individual service plans.
Set up and administer medications when needed, after training.
Update resident records promptly according to company policies and procedures.
Observe residents’ physical and emotional health and behavior; report changes promptly to a supervisor.
Maintain clean, safe, and orderly resident and shared spaces through housekeeping, deep cleaning, and scheduled cleaning tasks.
Clean dishes and dining areas after meals; remove garbage and wet or soiled incontinence supplies as specified.
Prepare and cook food according to posted menus.
Assist with serving meals, bringing residents to the dining room, and providing help with meals as needed.
Set up daily scheduled activities as directed, engage with residents, and document their participation.
Report and document safety issues or concerns, and address them when appropriate.
Attend required staff trainings and in-service meetings.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Executive Director or team lead.
Maintain confidentiality and interact professionally and courteously with residents, families, guests, and coworkers.