Memory Care Med Tech: Compassionate Medication Aide

Cascadia Senior Living; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) enrollment

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Assistance Fund

Job summary

Cascadia Senior Living in Washington state is seeking a Medication Aide to support residents by administering medications and assisting with self-administration under physician orders and nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, communicating with physicians and families, and assisting with ADLs while promoting dignity and independence in a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold CNA/HCA license in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must hold a medication pass certification per state requirements.
• Current First Aid and CPR Card.
• Maintains current Food Handlers card.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• General computer literacy with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Administer and assist with self-administration of medications as directed.
• Maintain accurate medication records and document omissions or PRN actions.
• Record narcotics and report errors.
• Communicate changes in resident conditions to Nursing Services, physicians and family.
• Coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, and families for timely medication delivery.
• Provide direct resident care while respecting dignity and independence.
• Assist with ADLs and document care in logs and reports.
• Greet residents and visitors respectfully and protect confidentiality.
• Follow infection control and safety practices and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

High school diploma

CNA/HCA license

English proficiency

Medication pass

First Aid & CPR

Food Handlers

Background check

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Cascadia Senior Living in Washington state is seeking a Medication Aide to support residents by administering medications and assisting with self-administration under physician orders and nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, communicating with physicians and families, and assisting with ADLs while promoting dignity and independence in a safe, respectful environment.