Medication Technician, Wyatt House

Bainbridge-Senior-Living-; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 36,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Kaiser Permanente)

Dental and Vision Insurance (Lincoln)

401(k) Retirement Savings

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Holidays

Chef-prepared meals

Job summary

Bainbridge Senior Living, located on Bainbridge Island, WA, is seeking a full-time Medication Technician at Wyatt House to ensure timely medication administration per orders and assist caregivers in resident care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid CNA/HHCA license or nursing assistant credentials, CPR/First Aid, and ability to obtain required licenses within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience with medication administration and patient care preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication administration and companionship for residents.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure high-quality care.
• Build relationships with residents, families, and community.
• Ensure high-quality care and accurate medication administration.
• Follow policies, procedures and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Medication Technician, Wyatt House

FULL TIME Res Care/Activities Bainbridge Island, WA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1237

Salary Range: $23.00 To $26.50 Hourly

Home is Where the Heart is: Join Our Team and Be a Premier Contributor in Creating a Warm and Welcoming Home for our Residents!

Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.50

Full-Time

Mission:

At Bainbridge Senior Living, we are on a mission to be the region’s premier senior living provider by making sure all our houses feel like home. Bainbridge Senior Living consists of four family-owned and operated Assisted Living & Retirement Communities along Madison Avenue on beautiful Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Voted Best of Bainbridge Island and Best of Kitsap County in 2022 and 2023!

Position Overview:

The Primary purpose of the Medication Technician is to ensure all medications are passed according to orders in QuickMAR and assist the caregivers with providing care to the residents ensuring care is provided in a manner consistent with Bainbridge Senior Living’s mission.

This position provides support to Caregiving staff and may be assigned to Caregiver shifts when needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident Engagement: Provide appropriate medication administration and companionship for residents including talking, listening, walking, playing games, reading aloud, etc. and assisting residents with activities of daily life
• Team Player: Communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure top level care is provided while working together to problem solve
• Community Relations: Build strong relationships with residents, their families, and the broader community to create a supportive and inclusive living environment.
• Quality of Care: Ensure highest quality of care and medication administration is provided to residents while meeting their physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Organizational Support and Professionalism: Follows all policies and procedures while supporting the organization’s goals and values and remaining professional at all times.

Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D) preferred; Minimum of 18 years of age
• Credentials as Required by DSHS:
• Washington State License Requirements: Current Certified Nursing Assistant license or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire OR Current Nurse Assistant Registered license with proof of work prior to 2012 OR Current Home Care Aide license
• Dementia and Mental Health specialty training within 90 days of hire
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Washington State Food Worker Card or the ability to obtain within 14 days of hire
• 12 Hours of Continuing Education Units each year by birthday
• Nurse Delegation and Insulin Delegation required
• Abilities:
• Proficient at reading, writing, and communicating in English
• Ability to occasionally lift, pull, or push up to 50 lbs.
• Able to walk and/or stand up to 80% of the work day

Unlock Your Potential: Join Our Team and Enjoy Rewards Beyond the Job!

What Sets Us Apart?

• Medical Insurance offered by Kaiser Permanente*
• Dental and Vision Insurance offered by Lincoln Financial*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Commuter Benefit for employees residing more than 20 miles from our communities, making your journey to and from work more affordable*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (after 6 months & 1,000 hours)*
• Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at 0.025 hours earned per hour worked
• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year - includes celebrating your Birthday by taking the day off!
• A chef-prepared meal each shift
• Opportunities for career growth, learning & development; including paid CEU’s
• Meaningful and fulfilling service to our seniors residents
• A personal family-owned and run business that respects and appreciates you and your contributions!

All benefits and wages offered are reviewed annually and are based on employment status of 30 hours or more per week*.

Bainbridge Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.