Med Aide

SENIOR HOUSING MANAGERS GROUP•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 direct interaction with residents. The role provides essential care to help residents achieve and maintain their highest level of independence. It requires observing residents’ health, attitudes, and needs; communicating changes and concerns; and adapting to the evolving needs of residents and the facility. Medication setup and administration may be performed after training. The position also supports residents’ daily activities, meals, scheduled activities, housekeeping, and recordkeeping. Employees are expected to be dependable, professional, respectful of residents’ privacy and property, maintain confidentiality, and work cooperatively with colleagues. Training is provided, including required pre-service Universal Caregiver training and ongoing training from 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 may be acquired during the hiring process.
Completion of Pre-Service Universal Caregiver training, which is included in onboarding and training.
Successful completion of required governmental and corporate background investigations, including applicable state criminal history clearance investigations.
Ability to frequently stand and walk and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to lift and/or move residents weighing more than 100 pounds with appropriate assistance or equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and traveling to and from activities and meals, in accordance with individual service plans.
Set up and administer medications when needed, after training.
Update resident records promptly in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Observe residents’ physical and emotional health and behavior; report changes promptly to a supervisor.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment, including housekeeping and deep cleaning of resident and shared areas according to schedules.
Clean up after meals, including washing dishes, wiping tables and chairs, and sweeping or vacuuming floors.
Report and document safety issues or concerns and address them when appropriate.
Collect and dispose of garbage and promptly remove wet or soiled incontinence supplies.
Prepare and cook food according to posted menus.
Assist with serving meals, escorting residents to the dining room, and providing assistance with food and drinks as needed.
Support scheduled activities by setting up as directed, engaging with residents, and documenting participation.
Attend required staff trainings and in-service meetings.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Executive Director or team lead.
Maintain a professional, orderly, dependable, punctual, helpful, polite, and friendly manner; respect residents’ privacy and personal property; maintain confidentiality; keep work areas organized; and cooperate with staff.