Medication Aide

$1000 Retention Bonus!

Medication Aide

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Swing or Day shift available, various schedule, weekend availability needed

Wage: $21-23/hr DOE

Benefits: Employee Medical Benefits starting at $17.50 per pay period for Regence or Kaiser for full time employees.

Location: Avamere at Park Place - 8445 SW Hemlock St., Portland, OR 97223 - Near Tigard, OR

Responsibilities

• Care for residents and assist in updating each resident’s service plan
• Administer medications ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the DHS and according to current policies, procedures, and practices
• Provide care for residents and assist with updating service plans.
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly and provide first aid assistance
• Assist with daily living activities (i.e., bathing, dressing, and eating)
• Provide support with residents to caregivers as needed
• Document and communicate resident changes and complete all reports in a timely manner
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High-School diploma or equivalent
• Must have or obtain (within 30-days of employment) First Aid & CPR Certification
• Minimum of one-year of experience in a healthcare setting
• CMA certification is preferred
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders
  
  

Employee Perks

• Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply.
• Excellent benefits package with medical coverage starting at $17.50 per Pay Period, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage, for full time employees.
• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• #caremed123
  
  

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion