Senior Medication Aide - Long Term Care - Child Center
About The Position
Senior Medication Aide - Long Term Care at Providence Child Center in Portland, Oregon. This posting represents a full-time night shift position. Hours are 7pm-7:30am (3, 12 hour shifts), with rotating weekends and holidays. Our Long-Term Care unit within the Child Center has a total of 46 beds, serving both pediatric and adult patients. We care for a unique and diverse population of medically fragile individuals, ranging from children with complex developmental and neurological conditions to adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Some of our residents require long-term ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and all require some assistance with activities of daily living. Our team is deeply committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a nurturing environment. We're incredibly proud of the cultureâ¯we've built. Our caregivers consistently go above and beyond to support each other and our residents with profound teamwork and respect. Our unit is known for its exceptional continuity of care, with many caregivers having long tenures and deep relationships with our residents and families. We're also proud of our interdisciplinary approach, working closely with respiratory therapy, rehab, and social work to provide holistic care. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Child Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
- Oregon Certified Medication Aide upon hire.
- Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire.
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
- In Compliance with the Department of Human Services (DHS), a criminal background check is required for this position upon hire.
- 1 year of experience as a CMA in a health care setting.
Nice To Haves
- 6 months as CNA 2 with Providence
Responsibilities
- Provides accurate medication administration and observes residents for drug reactions and manages medication processes, procedures, storage, and the medication room.
- Acts as Subject Matter Expert in knowledge of drug interactions, medication management, and medication administration.
- Maintains a safe environment under direction and supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN).
Benefits
- Night shift differential - $3.5p/hr
- Free, convenient, and ample parking
- TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area _(does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)_
- Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
- Tuition reimbursement/education- includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
- Paid Time Off - Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
- Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
- Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
- Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
