Memory Care Medication Aide – Compassionate Care & Benefits

Cascadia Senior Living; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Night shift differential

Bonus

Health Care

Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Cascadia Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide to assist with routine and non-routine medications and provide direct resident care in a compassionate, respectful manner. The role supports nursing staff and requires maintaining accurate records, effective communication with physicians and families, and adherence to safety standards.

Candidates must hold a CNA/HCA license, a medication pass certification, and current First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must hold current CNA/HCA license in good standing.
• Medication pass certification per state requirements.
• Current First Aid and CPR Card.
• Maintains Food Handlers card.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• General computer literacy and familiarity with Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and assists with self-administration as directed.
• Maintains accurate medication/treatment records in residents' charts.
• Records narcotics and reports medication errors promptly.
• Notifies and coordinates with Director of Nursing, physician, and family as needed.
• Communicates with physician, pharmacy, and family to ensure timely delivery of meds.
• Provides direct resident care while respecting dignity, independence, and choice.
• Performs ADLs as needed and documents care provided.
• Greet residents, visitors, and staff respectfully and protect confidentiality.

Skills

English language

Communication

Medication administration

Resident care

Education

High school diploma

CNA/HCA license

Medication pass certification

First Aid & CPR

Food Handlers card

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Cascadia Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide to assist with routine and non-routine medications and provide direct resident care in a compassionate, respectful manner. The role supports nursing staff and requires maintaining accurate records, effective communication with physicians and families, and adherence to safety standards.

Candidates must hold a CNA/HCA license, a medication pass certification, and current First Aid/CPR.