Nursing - Medication Aide - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick time accrual

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee assistance

Education fund

Job summary

Cascadia Senior Living in Olympia, WA is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to care for residents, administer and assist with medications, and support daily living activities. You will document treatments, coordinate with the care team, and ensure dignity and safety in every interaction.

The role requires CNA/HCA licensure, medication pass certification, and current First Aid/CPR. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are essential for charting and coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA/HCA license in good standing.
• English literacy and communication skills.
• Medication pass certification per state requirements.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Food Handlers card current.
• Criminal background and fingerprint check required.
• Basic computer skills and office equipment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Administer or assist with self-administered medications per physician orders.
• Maintain accurate medication/treatment records for each resident.
• Record and report narcotics and any medication discrepancies.
• Communicate with physicians, pharmacy, and families as needed.
• Provide direct resident care and assist with ADLs when required.
• Greet residents and maintain dignified, confidential care.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Keep medication room clean and organized; restock as needed.
• Attend required meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/HCA license in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

The Medication Aide helps create a joyful & vibrant community by caring for residents and administering and/or assisting with the self‑administration of routine and non‑routine, non‑injectable medications by oral, rectal, or topical means in accordance with physician orders and nursing practices as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

• 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 for accident prevention as directed by the Director of Nursing where state nursing regulations authorize such delegation.
• Maintains an accurate record of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s clinical record, including the reason medication was omitted or prn medication was given.
• 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 to Director of Nursing Services, physicians and family members as indicated by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Communicates with physicians, pharmacy, and family as indicated to ensure medications are received in a timely manner. Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence, and choice; regularly observes resident’s physical and mental condition and directly reports to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Assists with or performs ADLs as needed, accurately documenting care services provided in observation on communication logs and incident reports.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes individual rights.
• Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Follows standard precautions and safe‑work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security; reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions and equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Restores medication and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes outdated or discontinued medication for return to the pharmacy.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings; stays current on system‑assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current 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 and good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; working knowledge of office machines (copier, fax, phone system, etc.).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
  • Shift differential for night shift employees
• Bonus
  • 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. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Extra Benefits
  • Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90 days
  • Paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0326 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked
  • Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
  • Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
  • 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 to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education