Nursing - Medication Aide - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living•Silverdale, WA

2d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Medication Aide supports a joyful and vibrant community by caring for residents and administering or assisting with the self-administration of routine and non-routine, non-injectable medications by oral, rectal, or topical means. The role follows physician orders and nursing practices under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services. The Medication Aide performs delegated resident-care tasks, maintains accurate medication and treatment records, reports medication errors and changes in resident conditions, and communicates with physicians, pharmacies, families, residents, visitors, colleagues, and supervisors. The role also assists with activities of daily living, supports resident dignity, independence, and choice, and follows safety, infection-control, and community procedures. Cascadia Senior Living is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for residents and team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CNA/HCA license in good standing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Medication pass certification meeting state requirements.
Current First Aid and CPR card.
Current Food Handlers card.
Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
General computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Working knowledge of office machines, including a copier, fax, and phone system.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks assigned by the Director of Nursing Services, including taking vital signs and weights, applying creams or ointments, collecting specimens, and lifting, moving, or transporting residents using proper body mechanics or lifting devices, where state regulations authorize delegation.
Accurately record medications and treatments administered or omitted in each resident’s clinical record, including reasons for omitted medications and administration of as-needed medications.
Record narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet and report medication errors immediately.
Report and record changes in residents’ conditions, incidents, and accidents to the Director of Nursing Services, physician, and family members as indicated.
Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and families as indicated to help ensure medications are received in a timely manner.
Provide direct resident care, promote resident dignity, independence, and choice, observe residents’ physical and mental condition, and report observations to the Director of Nursing Services.
Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
Assist with or perform activities of daily living as needed and accurately document care services and observations on communication logs and incident reports.
Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality standards, and individual rights.
Follow and support community fire-safety and infection-control practices, and promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services.
Follow standard precautions, safe work practices, fire, safety, and disaster plans, risk-management and security procedures; report or correct unsafe conditions and report equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Restore medications and equipment and keep the medication room clean and orderly.
Remove outdated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.
Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings, and stay current on system-assigned tasks and duties.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.