Medication Aide

About the role

New Community Leadership! Starting Wage - $19.00 an hour As a medication aide, you assist our senior residents in their daily well-being, including personal services, medication assistance, and social-recreational activities. You will report to the wellness director.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing treatments and monitor residents' vital signs
• Maintain medication/treatment records, comply with regulatory, OSHA, and incident reporting guidelines
• Communicate with physician, pharmacy, and family as indicated to assure medications are received promptly
• Store medications and equipment and keep the medication room clean and orderly
• Follow the resident service plan including; assistance, bathing, grooming, administering medication, and other activities of daily living (ADLs), noting changes in the resident condition
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follow infection control procedures
• Support the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and home-like environment for residents

Requirements

• Typical candidates have six months of experience in senior caregiving or med pass
• Can obtain CPR/BLS certification

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of infection control procedures
• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Medication administration
• Vital sign monitoring
• Communication with healthcare professionals
• Record keeping
• Infection control

Benefits

• Medical Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (discounts on movies, restaurants, gifts, and more)
• 401-K

Pay

Starting Wage - $19.00 an hour

Schedule

Hours vary based on department needs

Company Information

We are Regency Woodland, located in Salem, OR, offering retirement and assisted living options with compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed retirement community. Our focus on wellness and enabling residents to remain as independent as possible provides the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own. Join our quality care team and make a difference!