Resident-Centric Medication Aide

Prestige Senior Living; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Senior Living in Oregon seeks a dedicated Medication Technician to support resident care and medication services. You will operate the medication room, administer routine and non-routine medications, and ensure accurate record-keeping in accordance with physician orders and state regulations.

The role includes collaborating with the Health Services Director, providing direct resident care, and promoting dignity and independence while adhering to safety practices and training

Qualifications

• One or more years of personal care experience with older adults.
• Must hold state required medication pass certification or equivalent.
• Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s clinical record.
• Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.
• Reports all medication errors per policy.
• Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Director, or Executive Director.
• Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.
• 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 immediate supervisor.
• Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.
• Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident’s cooperative service plan.
• Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care services with coworkers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures per policy and state regulations.
• Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes outdated or discontinued medications to return to the pharmacy or disposal per policy.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personal care

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prestige Senior Living in Oregon seeks a dedicated Medication Technician to support resident care and medication services. You will operate the medication room, administer routine and non-routine medications, and ensure accurate record-keeping in accordance with physician orders and state regulations.

The role includes collaborating with the Health Services Director, providing direct resident care, and promoting dignity and independence while adhering to safety practices and training