Medication Aide

Company: JEA Senior Living
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

: Perks and Benefits: Sign on bonus $1,000 for full time $500 for part time: Additional $ for Swing NOC shifts, all weekend shifts: * Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter * Work for us and earn $1000 for each person you refer and is hired * Access to earned wages prior to payday * Generous PTO Plan * Career Development * An employee engaged Scheduling system - flexible scheduling for full time and part time positions * Employee Appreciation events; Attendance Programs, New employee Referral Program * Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits * 401K Retirement Plan Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment? *Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status Minimum Eligibility Requirements: * A high school diploma or equivalent preferred * Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements) * Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members * Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation * Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required) Essential Functions: * Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation * Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner * Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts * May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed * Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance * Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary * Upholds Residents' Rights at all times * Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy * Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse * Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner * Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed * Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity * May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities. Who are We?: As a Sinceri Senior Living community and certified Great Place to Work -, we are an established and dedicated senior living care provider, where every team member takes great pride and responsibility in creating Meaningful Moments - for our residents. We strive to make each resident interaction positive, meaningful, and unique to them. Through an in-depth understanding of our resident's life stories, we are able to Honor their Experience of Aging and create an environment that feels just like home. If you are interested in building your health care career,providing holistic care for our residents and their families, and would like to see what our community has to offer, apply online and join our amazing team. Certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work - for our 4th Year in a row! * 93% of our associates shared "My work has special meaning; this is not just a job." * 95% of our associates shared "People celebrate around here" * 94% of our associates shared "I'm proud to tell others I work here" * 91% of our associates shared "People care about each other here" Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

Keywords: JEA Senior Living, Portland , Medication Aide, Other , Portland, Oregon