Nursing - Medication Aide - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living•Yakima, WA

8d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Medication Aide helps create 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. Work is performed in accordance with physician orders and nursing practices, as directed by the Director of Nursing Services. The role also includes assigned nursing support tasks, direct resident care, accurate documentation, communication with residents and their support networks, and adherence to safety, infection-control, and medication-handling practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CNA or HCA license in good standing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Medication pass certification as required by the state.
Current First Aid and CPR card.
Current Food Handlers card.
Must pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
General computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Working knowledge of office machines such as copiers, fax machines, and phone systems.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting 25 to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with the self-administration of routine and non-routine non-injectable medications in accordance with physician orders, nursing practices, and state requirements.
Perform assigned tasks such as taking vital signs and residents’ 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.
Maintain accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted, including reasons for omissions and administration of PRN medication.
Record administered or received narcotics on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet and immediately report medication errors.
Report and document changes in residents’ conditions, incidents, and accidents to the Director of Nursing Services, physicians, and family members as indicated.
Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, and families as indicated to ensure medications are received in a timely manner.
Provide direct resident care while promoting dignity, independence, and choice; observe residents’ physical and mental conditions 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 provided in observation and communication logs and incident reports.
Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality standards, and individual rights.
Follow 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 practices; report or correct unsafe conditions and report equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Restore medication and equipment and keep the medication room clean and orderly.
Remove outdated or discontinued medication for return to the pharmacy.
Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and stay current on system-assigned tasks and duties.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on relevant years of experience and education or certification requirements.
Shift differential for night-shift employees.
Bonus.
Shift coverage bonus offered as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Savings and spending accounts for health care and dependent-care expenses; HSA includes an employer contribution.
Sick time accrual, available for use after 90 days.
Paid time off accrual eligibility after 12 months.
Floating holiday accrual, available upon hire, up to 56 hours annually.
Holiday pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for work on specified holidays.
Up to three days of bereavement leave.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked, with semi-annual enrollment and an annual discretionary employer contribution.
Employee Assistance Program.
Cascadia Assistance Fund offering financial help with hardships or continuing education.