Medication Aide

Touchmark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Bonus and retirement plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

On-Demand Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Touchmark West Hills in Portland, OR is seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Aide to join our full-service retirement community. You will administer medications and support residents in assisted living and memory care neighborhoods with dignity and care.

You will work as part of a team that values excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity and compassion, and you will have opportunities to grow through training and benefits. Competitive wage and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed CMA in this state.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Interest in caring for elderly residents in geriatric settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents per care plan.
• Provide compassionate support in assisted living and memory care neighborhoods.
• Promote dignity and high-quality care through the Best Friend’s Approach.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure safety and continuity of care.

Skills

Medication administration

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medication Aide license (CMA)

Job description

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, And Compassion – Steadfastly Characterizes Our Mission To Continually Enrich The Daily Lives Of Residents. We Practice These Principles With Every Task And Interaction, From Personal Caregiver Assistance To Mowing The Grass.

At Touchmark, We Say

I AM AN ALLY

• I AM A FRIEND
• I AM A GIVER

Touchmark in the West Hills is Portland, OR’s leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services, and amenities. We are currently seeking a compassionate person to join our talented team as a Medication Aide.

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will enrich lives every day by relying on your experience and knowledge of medication administration procedures to ensure that residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods receive the highest level of dignity and care. You will have the daily opportunity to distinguish yourself by taking the time to be a positive presence in the lives of residents and their family members!

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have a commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends and givers
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in this state
• Be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Have a genuine interest in caring for elderly residents and working in a geriatric environment
• Provide assistance and emotional support to residents using the Best Friend’s Approach to dementia care
• Possess a willingness to continue learning and improving skills, as well as a commitment to confidentiality
• Be able to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members and visitors

Wage: $21.65 - $25.17 per hour + differentials

Benefits

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy.