Memory Care Medication Aide

Touchmark • Portland, OR

2d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Touchmark in the West Hills is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medication Aide to join their Memory Care team. This role is vital in supporting residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia by ensuring safe, accurate, and dignified medication administration. The position involves compassionate caregiving, meaningful connection, and understanding the unique needs of residents experiencing cognitive change. The Medication Aide will combine clinical attention to detail with a calm, reassuring presence to help residents feel safe, respected, and supported. Building trust, following individualized routines, and recognizing subtle changes in behavior, cognition, or physical condition are key to contributing to residents’ health, comfort, and quality of life. This role offers the opportunity to make a profound difference by helping residents maintain comfort, stability, and dignity while supporting families with confidence and peace of mind.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have at least 1 year of Medication Aide experience
• Be willing to obtain or maintain CPR/First Aid certification
• Have a genuine passion for supporting older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Touchmark’s values of excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion
• Be highly observant and able to recognize subtle changes in resident behavior, cognition, appetite, mood, or physical condition
• Maintain composure, tact, and professionalism when working with residents, families, staff, and visitors
• Show a commitment to ongoing learning in dementia care, medication safety, and resident wellness

Responsibilities

• Administering medications as ordered
• Documenting accurately
• Observing for side effects or changes in condition
• Communicating concerns promptly to the nurse and care team
• Assisting with activities of daily living as needed, including support with grooming, hygiene, dressing, mobility, dining, and toileting, always adapting the approach to meet each resident’s cognitive and emotional needs
• Administer medications safely and accurately while maintaining strict compliance with physician orders, documentation standards, and community policies
• Provide support using the The Full Life™ Approach to dementia care, emphasizing familiarity, trust, and emotional reassurance
• Use patience, gentle cueing, redirection, and calm communication when assisting residents who may be anxious, confused, or resistant
• Protect resident confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and compassion

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