Compassionate Memory Care Medication Tech

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Insurance Options

Job summary

Arete Living is seeking a Med Tech at Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, OR. This role supports residents by administering medications and providing direct care under supervision of a licensed nurse. It is offered as full-time, part-time, or PRN.

The ideal candidate has prior Memory Care experience, CPR/First Aid, and comfort with EMR documentation; must be 18+ and dedicated to improving seniors' quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver and Medication Tech in Memory Care or Assisted Living.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.
• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders, delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with facility policy.
• Administer accurately and timely.
• Record medications administered in the resident's record.
• Notify the pharmacy (or family when applicable) when medications need to be refilled.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Monitor and report any/all side effects of medications to the Director of Health Services.
• Obtain/provide shift report. Record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident's needs and their comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Assisting with medical appointments, communicating with healthcare providers, and advocating for the residents' needs
• Observing residents for changes in health, reporting concerns to medical professionals, and monitoring vital signs.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' status, personal needs, and communications with outside providers in the electronic medical record.
• Complete accident and incident reports in a timely manner and according to facility policy
• Perform delegated nursing services as assigned by the RN.
• Participate in in-service education programs as assigned.
• Promptly report changes in resident conditions to the Director of Health Services.
• Follow written and oral directions.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, timely and professional manner.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under their supervision.
• Work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies, and ancillary service providers.
• Assist new employees in following established facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Medication administration

CPR/First Aid

EMR experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Arete Living is seeking a Med Tech at Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, OR. This role supports residents by administering medications and providing direct care under supervision of a licensed nurse. It is offered as full-time, part-time, or PRN.

The ideal candidate has prior Memory Care experience, CPR/First Aid, and comfort with EMR documentation; must be 18+ and dedicated to improving seniors' quality of life.