Nursing - Medication Aide - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living•Keizer, OR

3d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Medication Aide supports a joyful and vibrant senior living community by administering and assisting with routine and non-routine, non-injectable medications. Medications are given orally, rectally, or topically in accordance with physician orders and nursing practices, under the guidance and direction of the Director of Nursing Services and in accordance with community policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role also includes delegated nursing treatments and resident monitoring, recording medications and treatments, communicating changes in resident conditions, and providing direct care that promotes residents’ dignity, independence, and choice. The Medication Aide helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly medication room and supports caregivers as needed. The position requires schedule flexibility, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Current First Aid and CPR card.
Current Food Handlers card.
Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
Basic computer knowledge and ability, with aptitude to learn company applications.
Compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and coworkers.
Ability to creatively problem-solve in resident care.
Ability to maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Meet mandatory health and education requirements established by state regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

Complete simple nursing treatments and monitor residents as directed by the Director of Nursing where state regulations authorize delegation.
Perform assigned tasks such as taking vital signs and weights, applying creams or ointments, collecting specimens, and lifting, moving, or transporting residents using proper body mechanics or lifting devices.
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 or maintenance needs.
Maintain accurate clinical records of medications and treatments administered or omitted, including reasons for omissions and PRN medication administration.
Record narcotics administered or received on the controlled drug count sheet and immediately report medication errors.
Timely report and record changes in residents’ conditions, incidents, and accidents to the Director of Nursing Services, physician, and family members as directed.
Document care services provided in observation and communication logs and incident reports.
Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, residents, and families to help ensure medications are received promptly.
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.
Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously while respecting dignity, confidentiality, and individual rights.
Follow and support community fire safety and infection control practices.
Promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services.
Keep medications, equipment, the medication room, and medication cart clean and orderly.
Remove outdated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.
Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and stay current on assigned system tasks and duties.
Assist caregivers in performing their job duties.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on relevant 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, eligible upon hire.
Holiday work paid at 1.5 times normal hourly pay for specified holidays.
Up to 3 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 for financial help with hardships or continuing education.