Medication Aide

Hcshiring; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance/Dental Insurance/VIs

Vacation/Sick/PTO

Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

401-K

Job summary

Sun Terrace Hermiston seeks a compassionate medication aide to assist our senior residents with daily well-being, including personal services, medication assistance, and social activities under the wellness director. Responsibilities include nursing treatments, monitoring vital signs, maintaining medication records, coordinating with physicians and pharmacy, and keeping the medication area clean.

Typical candidates have six months of senior caregiving or med pass experience, can obtain CPR/BLS

Qualifications

• Six months of senior caregiving or medication pass experience.
• CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain).
• English report-writing competency.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing treatments and monitor residents' vital signs.
• Maintain medication/treatment records, comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate with physician, pharmacy, and family as indicated to ensure medications are received promptly.
• Store medications and equipment and keep the medication room clean and orderly.
• Follow the resident service plan including assistance with ADLs and administering medication.
• Demonstrate infection control procedures and maintain a safe environment.
• Support dignity, privacy, independence, and home-like atmosphere for residents.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Report writing in English

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

We are Sun Terrace Hermiston, a retirement and assisted living community providing each individual compassionate care in a nurturing environment. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our team.

As a medication aide, you assist our senior residents in their daily well-being, including personal services, medication assistance, and social-recreational activities. You will report to the wellness director.

You Will:

• Complete nursing treatments and monitor residents' vital signs
• Maintain medication/treatment records, comply with regulatory, OSHA, and incident reporting guidelines.
• Communicate with physician, pharmacy, and family as indicated to assure medications are received promptly
• Store medications and equipment and keep the medication room clean and orderly.
• Follow the resident service plan including; assistance, bathing, grooming, administering medication, and other activities of daily living (ADLs), noting changes in the resident condition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follow infection control procedures.
• Support the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and home-like environment for residents.

You Currently:

• Typical candidates have six months of experience in senior caregiving or med pass.
• Can obtain CPR/BLS certification
• Compose reports in English.

Our Benefits:

• Medical Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (discounts on movies, restaurants, gifts, and more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.