Medication Technician

Monterey Court Memory Care; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Assisted Living and Memory Care community as a Medication Technician. You will be responsible for administering medications and providing care to residents, ensuring their well-being in a supportive environment. We value our team members and offer comprehensive benefits, including medical and 401(k) plans. If you are passionate about serving the elderly, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Short Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Qualifications

• Responsible for administering medications and treatments.
• Requires accurate documentation and ability to take vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications according to scheduled times.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the Med room.
• Assists with resident care needs, including lifting up to 40 pounds.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Are you looking for a new best friend, card-game companion, or gardening guru? Then consider working with one of our light, bright, and beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care communities in Oregon – where our residents are #1 and our team members shine!

We are currently in need of all three shifts : Day : 6 : 00am to 2 : 00pm, Swing : 2 : 00pm to 10 : 00pm, NOC : 10 : 00pm to 6 : 00am

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Medication Technician for the Monterey Court Memory Care community located in Happy Valley, OR.

We are in particular need of NOC shift (10pm-6am) and weekend shifts for Medication Technicians!

Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.

The Medication Technician is responsible for all duties related to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents. This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication record and in the resident chart. The Medication Technician position requires a responsible demeanor, caring nature and ability to contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
• Notifies Resident Care Coordinator / Executive Director / RN of resident changes of condition
• Assists with monthly medication records as needed
• Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the Med room and Med cart
• Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with : a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, oxygen equipment, C-Pap, Nebulizer, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheelchair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator / RN
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights
• Fill-in for the receptionist as directed by Executive Director / Resident Care Coordinator
• Fill in for a caregiver when needed
• Capable of assisting in care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds
• Work as manager on duty as directed by Executive Director / Resident Care Coordinator
• Keep current on First Aid / CPR and Medication Administration skills
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management staff

Other Requirements :

• High school graduate preferred
• Proficiency in English required
• Attends in-services monthly required for position
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary. We are willing to train!

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life / AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program that we enhanced in April of 2021! To discover more about the Frontier Senior Living team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.com

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace