Medication Aide

Trustwell Living at Kent Place
Vancouver, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2024

At Trustwell Living, we understand that to provide optimal care for our residents, it is essential that employee performance is supported. We offer a fun, safe, and caring work environment where purpose and positivity are valued.

  • We offer full medical benefits to all Full and Part time employees
  • Substantial Paid Time Off for all Full Time employees
  • Flexible schedule with every other weekend off

We strive to make a difference in the lives of those we serve by cultivating a team of passionate, driven individuals to achieve our mission of person-centered care.

If you are a caring, optimistic, and reliable individual, please apply below. We would love to meet you!


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s).
  • Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in the medication training program.
  • Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
  • Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area.
  • Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight, and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.
  • Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents, and incidents to supervisor.
  • Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration.
  • Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
  • Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities, and staff meeting.
  • Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as deemed by management.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Qualified Medication Aide program with current license. 18 – 24 months experience in a similar position, CPR/First Aid certified preferred.

EDUCATION:

Attendance at mandatory in-service training. Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.

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