On Call Medication Technician

CAP • Portland, OR

94d • $24

About The Position

The Our House Residential Care Facility (RCF) is a 14 room facility with a team of expert clinicians who work with people living with HIV who are having difficulty managing independent living. By tailoring nursing, social services, and therapeutic everyday activities our clients and residents are able to define what 'living well' means to them. Prism Health, Our House, Tod's Corner and Esthers Pantry are all part of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House. Our House and Cascade AIDS Project are excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Medication Technician. This position is responsible for working within the framework of the interdisciplinary team approach to provide residents with medications and direct care as directed by the licensed nurse in charge of the floor. This includes assisting with dietary and environmental needs as needed. This is an On-Call role working at Our House in SE Portland. Starting pay is $24.33 hr.

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience with caregiving or other healthcare-related experience.
• Ability to pass DHS background check.
• Prior experience passing medications.
• A strong understanding of issues relevant to people living with HIV, communities of color, and the LBGTQ+ community and how those issues affect or influence service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration of medications as directed by the Licensed Nurse in accordance with Physician Orders, State Regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintains accurate records of medications provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's Electronic Medication Administration Record.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence and choice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance