Med Tech/Caregiver - Assisted Living/Memory Care - Beaverton ~ FT

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.50

About the Role

Make a difference by providing great care and love for our treasured residents! At MorningStar Senior Living, we talk a lot about culture. We seek great hearts—people who care and want to do work that matters, believing that the most satisfying life is one rooted in servant-leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administer, pour, pass, and document all routinely prescribed medications per physician orders under the direction of the Wellness Director and as approved by State Medication Administration Regulations.
• Learn how each resident prefers to take their medication, including handling situations where residents may be difficult to locate.
• Order medications from the pharmacy 7 days prior to running out to ensure residents always have medications available; notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
• Document medications administered in the resident's medical record immediately after administration; date and initial the bubble pack after taking the medication from it.
• Observe and report to the licensed nurse any reactions and side effects of medication administered to residents.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications that could affect or change vital signs, as ordered by the Physician or Wellness Director.
• Administer PRN medications per physician order and report any medication error to the Wellness Director immediately.
• Assist with development and review of the resident's care plan in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Ensure residents' privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions which may result in harm to a resident.
• Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents.
• Assist in daily care and treatment of residents, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents, and responding to calls.

Requirements

• Demonstration of Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
• First Aid certification as required by ALF regulations.
• QMAP certification in the state of CO.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in healthcare, preferably in Assisted Living or Memory Care with a good work record.
• Experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
• Capability to make decisions with the residents' best interests at heart and supportive of company policies.
• Ability to read and write English, interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions, and follow written and oral directions.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Good judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident's change in condition.
• Awareness of limitations and ability to work within delegated tasks without exceeding them.
• Perform medication administration functions and understand required Medication Administration Procedures.
• Knowledge of universal precautions to avoid infection of residents, self, or contamination of equipment and supplies.
• Minimum three years' experience in senior living preferred; passion to work with seniors.
• Previous experience with an Assisted Living community.

Benefits

• Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401k plan with matching.
• HSA options.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and birthday.
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement.
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free shift meal.

Team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits; families of said team members will also be eligible.