Medication Assistant

Senior living; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Length of Service Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Generous PTO Plan

Job summary

A senior living company in Spokane, Washington is looking for a Caregiver to provide medication assistance, maintain resident health standards, and engage residents in daily living activities. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of caregiving experience, with the ability to perform job duties effectively. The position offers various benefits including bonuses and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year's experience as a Caregiver or CNA for the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Completion of Medication Aide training required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medication in line with regulations.
• Maintain medication cart and storage in good order.
• Support residents with daily living activities.

Skills

Communication in English

Caregiving experience

Medication administration

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Washington Certification Required for Medication Techs.
• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of previous experience as a Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
• Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)

Essential Functions

• Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including: pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
• May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance
• Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
• Upholds Residents’ Rights at all times
• Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy
• Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
• Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
• Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed
• Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity
• May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities

Sinceri Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.