Med Tech - Memory Care

Avamere; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA) / FSA

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere at Bethany in Portland is seeking a Med Tech-Memory Care for a day shift, Saturdays, part-time. The role focuses on administering medications and providing direct care to residents in a memory care setting.

You will pass meds under RN supervision, document in EMR, monitor for side effects, assist with appointments, and maintain a clean, organized medication area to ensure safety and comfort for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caregiver and Medication Tech in Memory Care/Assisted Living.
• Active CPR/First Aid certification.
• Food Handler's Card.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, professional demeanor with residents.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications according to physician orders under supervision.
• Administer medications accurately and timely.
• Record medications in the resident's EMR.
• Monitor and report side effects to the Director of Health Services.
• Assist with medical appointments and advocate for residents.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart/room.
• Follow care plans and document status changes.
• Communicate with healthcare providers and families as needed.
• Participate in in-service education and report changes promptly.
• Ensure resident safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Resident communication

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food Handler's Card

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Shift/Schedule: Day shift (6am-2pm), Saturdays

Med Tech-Memory Care

Type: Part-Time

Shift/Schedule: Day shift (6am-2pm), Saturdays

Wage: $19.70-$25.70/hr DOE

Attendance bonus: The perfect attendance bonus in a pay period will be $100.00 for a full-time employee and $75.00 for a part-time employee.

Location: Avamere at Bethany - 16360 NW Avamere Ct, Portland, OR 97229

The primary role of the Medication Tech is to administer medications and provide direct care to residents.

• 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

Requirements

• Experience as a Caregiver and Medication Tech in a Memory Care Unit and or Assisted Living Facility.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Must have the 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services

At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success "We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503

Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify