Medication Aide

About the role

We are Sun Terrace Hermiston, a retirement and assisted living community providing each individual compassionate care in a nurturing environment. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our team as a medication aide. You will assist our senior residents in their daily well-being, including personal services, medication assistance, and social-recreational activities, and 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

• Six months of experience in senior caregiving or med pass.
• Ability to obtain CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to compose reports in English.

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