Nursing - Medication Aide - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cascadia Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide to support residents by administering and assisting with oral, topical, and non-injectable medications under the Director of Nursing’s guidance. This role emphasizes resident dignity, independence, and timely medication administration.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, current First Aid/CPR, and a compassionate, flexible approach to working with seniors. State regulations and hospital-level safety practices guide daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintains a Food Handlers card.
• Passes a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company applications.
• Compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Positive communication skills with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees.
• Creative problem‑solving skills in resident care.
• Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Meets all mandatory health and education requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Completes simple nursing treatments and monitors residents as directed by the Director of Nursing
• Records medications and treatments in residents' clinical records
• Communicates with physician, pharmacies, residents, and families to ensure timely medication delivery
• Maintains medication, equipment, and med room in a clean, orderly state
• Attends required meetings and trainings and supports other caregivers as needed
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Resident care

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Handlers card

Criminal background check

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Position Summary

The Medication Aide plays a key role in fostering a joyful and vibrant community. They care for residents by administering and assisting with both routine and non‑injectable medications given orally, rectally, or topically, following physician orders and nursing practices. This is done under the guidance and direction of the Director of Nursing Services in line with our policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Position Duties

• Completes simple nursing treatments and monitors residents as directed by the Director of Nursing where State Nursing Regulations authorize such delegation.
• Performs various tasks assigned by the Director of Nursing Services including vital signs, residents’ weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, and lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or lifting devices to prevent accidents.
• Follows standard precautions and safe work practices, including fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security. Reports and corrects unsafe working conditions and equipment maintenance needs.
• Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s clinical record, including reasons for omissions or PRN medication administration.
• Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet and reports all medication errors immediately.
• Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents, and accidents in a timely manner to the Director of Nursing Services, physician, and family members as indicated.
• Accurately documents care services provided in observation on communication logs and incident reports.
• Communicates effectively with physician, pharmacies, residents, and families to ensure medications are received in a timely manner.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence, and choice; regularly observes residents’ physical and mental condition and reports to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, respecting dignity, confidentiality standards, and individual rights.
• Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services promptly.
• Maintains medication, equipment, medication room, and med cart in a clean and orderly medication room.
• Removes outdated or discontinued medication for return to the pharmacy.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings, staying current on all system‑assigned tasks and duties.
• Assists caregivers in the performance of their job duties.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintains a current Food Handlers card.
• Passes a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company applications.
• Compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Positive communication skills with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees.
• Creative problem‑solving skills in resident care.
• Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Meets all mandatory health and education requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach, stand and walk occasionally, lift or move up to 50 pounds, lift 25–40 pounds constantly, reach below shoulder height, kneel, stoop, squat occasionally, and stand 6 out of 8 hours.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Program – the actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
  • Shift differential for night shift employees.
  • Shift coverage bonus offered as needed.
• Health Care – medical, dental, and vision plans, savings and spending accounts to set money aside tax‑free for health care and dependent care expenses, and an HSA account with employer contribution.
• Extra Benefits – sick time accrues at 0.033 hours per hour worked, available after 90 days; paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0246 hours per hour worked; floating holiday accrues at 0.04 hours per hour worked up to 56 hours annually; time worked on certain holidays is paid at 1.5 times normal hourly pay; up to 3 days bereavement leave; employer‑paid life insurance; traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi‑annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution; employee assistance program; Cascadia Assistance Fund for financial help with hardships or continuing education.