Med Tech - Memory Care | Swing Shift (2-10pm) | Great Benefits

Avamere; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Plan

Paid Time Off

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Avamere is seeking a Med Tech to administer medications and provide direct care to residents at Avamere at Bethany in Portland, OR. The role supports memory care and assisted living settings.

Swing shift (2-10pm) with wage range listed and attendance bonuses for eligible staff. The primary duties include passing meds under RN supervision, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure resident well‑being.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.
• Assist with medical appointments and communications with healthcare providers, and advocate for 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 tech

CPR/First Aid

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Avamere is seeking a Med Tech to administer medications and provide direct care to residents at Avamere at Bethany in Portland, OR. The role supports memory care and assisted living settings.

Swing shift (2-10pm) with wage range listed and attendance bonuses for eligible staff. The primary duties include passing meds under RN supervision, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure resident well‑being.