Medication Technician Memory Care

Frontier Senior Living; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living seeks a dedicated Medication Technician for its Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Newberg, Oregon. This role focuses on administering medications and ensuring resident well-being in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess compassion, attention to detail, and a willingness to assist the elderly.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with competitive match

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English required.
• Previous experience with elderly population preferred, but will train.
• Keep current on First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments to residents.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Ability to assist elderly

Education

High school graduate preferred

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Job description

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Frontier Senior Living provided pay range

This range is provided by Frontier Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $21.00/hr

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 - where our residents are #1 and our team members shine!

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Medication Technician for Arbor Oaks Terrace Memory Care Residence community located in Newberg, Oregon.

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. To discover more about the Frontier Senior Living team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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