Nursing - Medication Aide - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living•Bainbridge Island, WA

About The Position

The Medication Aide helps create a joyful & vibrant community by caring for residents and administering and/or assisting with the self-administration of routine and non-routine and non-injectable medications by oral, rectal, or topical means in accordance with physician orders and nursing practices as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Must hold current CNA/HCA license in good standing
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Must hold a medication pass certification per state requirements
Current First Aid and CPR Card
Maintains 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 (copier, fax, phone system, etc.).

Responsibilities

Performs various tasks assigned by the Director of Nursing Services including vital signs, residents' weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, as well as lifting, moving, and transporting residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention as directed by the Director of Nursing where State Nursing Regulations authorize such delegation.
Maintains accurate record of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s clinical record to include the reason medication was omitted or prn medication was given.
Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet, reporting all medication errors immediately.
Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incident and accidents to Director of Nursing Services, physician and family members as indicated by the Director of Nursing Services.
Communicates with physician, pharmacy, and family as indicated to ensure medications are received in a timely manner. Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence, and choice; regularly observes resident’s physical and mental condition and directly reports to the Director of Nursing Services.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
Assists with or performs ADL’s as needed, accurately documents care services provided in observation on communication logs and incident reports.
Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights.
Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services.
Follows standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Restores medication and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
Removes outdated or discontinued medication for return to the pharmacy.
Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
Shift differential for night shift employees
Bonus
Shift coverage bonus offered as needed
Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
Paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0326 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked
Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education