Medication Aide/Tech

Overview:
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Caregiver - Memory CareShift Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Available Shifts: Various Location: Avamere at Newberg - 730 Foothills Dr. Newberg, OR 97132
We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those we care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!
Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• 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
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details:Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the director of health services and according to current policies, procedures, and practices
• Care for residents and assist in updating each resident’s service plan
• Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly and provide first aid assistance
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Document and communicate any changes pertaining to residents and complete all reports in a timely matter
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one-year experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience administering medications in accordance with established clinical standards and requirements of this state
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders

Facility Information: Avamere at Newberg is nestled in the beauty of Yamhill County. This location features 54 rooms and offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Amenities include 24-hour staff, on-site spa, and an extensive activities calendar.
Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit. Read one caregiver’s thoughts on his passion for nursing and the residents.
Avamere at Newberg earned Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2020 Customer Experience Award. The senior living community qualified for the award in the personal care category, displaying continued dedication to providing best in class healthcare services.
Avamere at Newberg is also a proud recipient of the American Health Care Association’s Bronze Quality Award.
Get to know more about Avamere at Newberg on their blog and on Facebook.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503