AL1 Medication Aide

Touchmark • Portland, OR

19h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will enrich lives every day by relying on your experience and knowledge of medication administration procedures to ensure that residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods receive the highest level of dignity and care. You will have the daily opportunity to distinguish yourself by taking the time to be a positive presence in the lives of residents and their family members!

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in this state
• Be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Have a genuine interest in caring for elderly residents and working in a geriatric environment
• Possess a willingness to continue learning and improving skills, as well as a commitment to confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion)
• Desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends and givers

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents in assisted living and memory care neighborhoods.
• Provide assistance and emotional support to residents using the Best Friend’s Approach to dementia care.
• Maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members and visitors.

Benefits

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED