Medication Aide
Type: Part-Time
Shift: Saturday and Sunday Day Shift
Wage: $18.57-$24.23/hr DOE
Benefits: Employee Medical Benefits starting at $17.50 per pay period for Regence or Kaiser for full time employees.
Attendance bonus: The perfect attendance bonus in a pay period will be $100.00 for a full-time employee and $75.00 for a part-time employee.
Location: Avamere at Bethany, 16360 NW Avamere Court, Portland, OR 97229
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:
Attendance bonus: The perfect attendance bonus in a pay period will be $100.00 for a full-time employee and $75.00 for a part-time employee.
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
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“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.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503