Medication Technician Job at Generations LLC

Generations LLC Portland, OR 97216

$19.00 - $24.80 an hour

Job Opening: CherryWood Village is hiring Medication Technicians

Generations is a family-first, family-owned and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are not only dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents, but our staff as well. We cherish the unique gifts and complimentary skills each person brings to our team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us.

Position Summary: As an Assisted Living or Memory Care Med Tech, your first responsibility is to be a caregiver and assist with direct resident care throughout the entirety of your shift; with the goal of maintaining the resident's desired level of independence in a private apartment setting. You will also ensure that the residents are safe, well cared for and comfortable; supervise the caregivers on shift; and be responsible for resident medication administration and treatment program. Must work in compliance with federal, State and local standards for facility operation; adhere to all community and company policies; and communicate community philosophies to staff as well as residents.

Essential Duties:

  • Provide assistance to residents with their activities of daily living as required by each resident’s care plan.
  • Maintains adequate supply of medications and supplies vital to proper resident care. Administer medications & treatments to residents and update med tech taking next shift on resident med status/task assignments. Ensure that all medications and treatments are administered as outlined and reports medical errors to supervisor as soon as that are noted.
  • Responsible to know and provide services that are required by each resident for his or her care. This includes but is not limited to activities of daily and; vitals signs, mobility, bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, laundry services, incontinent care, and hygiene. Provides the services as outlined in the resident care plan.
  • Ensure a clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents.
  • Adhere to additional duties assigned by the Community Nurses and Director.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be able to speak, read and write at a basic level in the English language.
  • Flexible schedule/availability to work on weekends and holidays.
  • Training in administration of medication and treatments; including delegation techniques.
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Year of Caregiver work experience is preferred, or relevant education/training in lieu of work experience.

Summary of Benefits:

  • Medical - Dental - Vison
  • 401k Retirement Fund with Employer-Match Program (employees must be 21 years of age or older) to enroll in this program after 90 days of employment. CherryWood will match 100% of employee contribution, up to 4% of the employees wages. Employer match is 100% vested from the start!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay at 1.5x regular, hourly rate.
  • Free Vitality Center Membership (Fitness Gym and Pool) and Earn $$ for using it.
  • Discounted employee meals.
  • Walk and Bike Commuters Program - Earn $$ for walking and/or riding your bike to work.
  • Discounted bus passes.
  • Carpooling Program - Earn a gas card.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program.

CherryWood Village is a 12-acre campus that combines independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with the highest standard of service in a resort-style, secure community.

PLEASE NOTE: We are considered a healthcare facility under the COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates, requiring all employees of our facility to be fully Vaccinated by 10/18/21. Applicants in need of an exemption to the Vaccination Mandate due to a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief will be required to submit an exemption request. Exemptions will be granted where they do not cause employer undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Generations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants who meet the qualification requirements, pass the State-Mandated Background Check, and can complete the job position’s essential duties (with or without reasonable accommodation) will be considered for employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.80 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Geriatrics

Physical setting:

  • Long term care
  • Nursing home

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Portland, OR 97216: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Medication administration: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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