Medication Technician - Swing Shift
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.75 - $22.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Prestige Senior Living at Orchard Heights is a well-established assisted living community located in Salem, Oregon, offering a warm and supportive environment for seniors. Situated at 695 Orchard Heights Road NW, this community features 61 assisted living apartments along with 18 memory care units. Known for its bright and welcoming spaces with tall ceilings and abundant natural light, the community is conveniently located near Wallace Road in West Salem, providing easy access to services and amenities for residents. Prestige Senior Living - Orchard Heights prides itself on a cohesive and dedicated team that values hard work and camaraderie while focusing... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills
- One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations
- State required medication pass certification
- Completion of state required delegation and training
- CPR certification
- First aid training
- Food handlers permit
- Ability to complete medication pass competency and state required trainings
- Word processing skills
Job Qualifications
- One or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations
- Must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification
- Complete state required delegation and training requirements
- Successfully complete the medication pass competency
- Word processing skills
- Current CPR certification
- First aid training
- Food handlers permit as required by state regulations
- Must complete all state required trainings as necessary
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through education, training, and experience
Job Duties
- Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director
- Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and nurse practice act
- Administers and assists with self-administration of routine and non-routine medications
- Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed
- Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services including controlled substances
- Coordinates with pharmacies for medication orders and refills
- Reports all medication errors per policy
- Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents
- Communicates routinely with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families
- Provides direct resident care promoting dignity, independence and choice
- Assists with or provides care services as directed by the resident's service plan
- Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously maintaining confidentiality and dignity
- Follows fire safety and infection control practices, reports unsafe conditions
- Serves meals and assists residents at mealtime, manages dining room upkeep
- Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices
- Performs first aid and initiates emergency response procedures
- Properly stores medications and keeps medication room clean and orderly
- Removes outdated or discontinued medications per policy
- Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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