Medication Aide

Touchmark, LLC; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; 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 in the West Hills, Portland, OR, is seeking a compassionate Medication Aide to support residents in assisted living and memory care with safe medication administration and daily care. This role emphasizes dignity, empathy, and a respectful presence for residents and their families.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Certified Medication Aide in Oregon, committed to Touchmark’s values, and willing to maintain confidentiality while providing excellent person-centered care; CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• Licensed Certified Medication Aide in this state.
• Strong knowledge of medication administration procedures.
• Willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents in assisted living and memory care.
• Provide compassionate, dignified care and support to residents and families.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional composure around residents and staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-focused

Best Friends Approach

Maintain composure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Certified Medication Aide

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:

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 Certificationilio
• 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

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees.That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:

• 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.