Memory Care Medication Aide — Compassionate Resident Meds (Shift Diff)

Cascadia Senior Living; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Bonus

Health care

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Cascadia Senior Living in Yakima, WA seeks a Medication Aide to support a vibrant resident community. You will administer and assist with self-administration of routine and non-injectable medications, per physician orders and nursing directions, while upholding dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include documenting treatments, monitoring resident status, and coordinating with physicians, pharmacy, and families to ensure timely medication delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current CNA/HCA license in good standing.
• Must hold a medication pass certification per state requirements.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Current First Aid and CPR Card.
• Maintains current Food Handlers card.

Responsibilities

• Administer and assist with self-administration of routine and non-routine medications via oral, rectal, or topical routes as directed by physician orders.
• Record medications and treatments in resident records and note omissions or PRN doses.
• Record narcotics and report any medication errors immediately.
• Communicate changes in resident conditions to Nursing Services, physician, and family as indicated.
• Coordinate with physician, pharmacy, and family to ensure timely medication delivery.
• Provide direct resident care while promoting dignity, independence, and choice; observe and report residents' physical and mental status.

Skills

CNA/HCA license

Medication pass cert

First Aid & CPR

English proficiency

MS Outlook/Excel basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Cascadia Senior Living in Yakima, WA seeks a Medication Aide to support a vibrant resident community. You will administer and assist with self-administration of routine and non-injectable medications, per physician orders and nursing directions, while upholding dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include documenting treatments, monitoring resident status, and coordinating with physicians, pharmacy, and families to ensure timely medication delivery.