NAC - Day

Prestige Care•Longview, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prestige Senior Living – Monticello Park, located at 605 Broadway Street in Longview, WA, is an 84-apartment assisted living and 60-unit independent living community. It has a proven track record in senior care, including a deficiency-free survey in 2019. Monticello Park offers a home-like atmosphere where team members and residents form close relationships. The community boasts long-term team members and provides strong leadership for training and development, valuing each individual's unique background, skills, and knowledge. It employs high-performing, empathetic healthcare providers. Prestige Care is a family of over 20 assisted living and memory care communities in Oregon and Washington, with over 500 team members serving thousands of residents. Their core values are integrity, trust, commitment, and respect. Prestige Care is committed to career development and advancement, offering a collaborative, team-oriented environment where work matters.

Requirements

One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations.
Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
Must have word processing skills.
Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.
High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.
Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.
Reports all medication errors per policy.
Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.
Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.
Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.
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 immediate supervisor.
Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.
Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.
Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy and state regulations.
Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.
Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.