Medication Aide

Regency Pacific; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation/Sick/PTO (Based on State)

Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

401-K

Job summary

Parkview Estates in Kennewick, WA seeks a compassionate medication aide to assist residents with daily living, including personal care and medication administration. You will report to the wellness director and help maintain records, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with physicians and families to ensure timely medications.

Typical candidates bring six months of senior caregiving or med pass experience and can obtain CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Six months of senior caregiving or medication pass experience.
• CPR/BLS certification can be obtained.
• Reports are composed in English.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing treatments and monitor residents' vital signs.
• Maintain medication and treatment records, comply with regulatory, OSHA, and incident reporting guidelines.
• Communicate with physician, pharmacy, and family 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).
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follow infection control procedures.
• Support the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and home-like environment for residents.

Skills

Senior caregiving

Medication assistance

CPR/BLS certification

English reporting

Education

CPR/BLS certification (optional)

Job description

HCA or CNA Preferred! Come Join This Exceptional 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.

We are Parkview Estates, located in Kennewick, Washington. We are a beautiful 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.