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Prestige Care•Auburn, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Prestige Senior Living – Auburn Meadows, located at 945 22nd Street in Auburn, Washington, is a large community with 78 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care units. It boasts a supportive environment with strong, approachable leadership and a home-like setting featuring wide hallways and fireplaces. The community fosters a strong team atmosphere and offers opportunities for career advancement, with a promote-from-within culture. Prestige Care, the parent organization, is a family of over 20 assisted living and memory care communities in Oregon and Washington, employing over 500 team members who are dedicated to personally touching the lives of thousands of residents daily. Prestige Care operates under core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, and is committed to career development and advancement, offering a collaborative, team-oriented environment where work is meaningful.

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

Can Provide Nurse Delegation Training

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.