Medication Technician-Memory Care

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Various, Days

Wage: $18-20/hour DOE

Location: Avamere at Yakima - 3710 Kern Road, Yakima, WA 98902

The primary purpose of this position is to provide each resident with routine daily health services and medication needs.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• High-School diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of one-year of experience in a healthcare setting

• CMA certification is preferred

• Must have either HCA or CNA license

• Must have or obtain (within 30-days of employment) First Aid & CPR Certification

• Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment

• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders

• Ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination preferred, but not required

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance

• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

• Mentorship opportunities

• Career Development

• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more

• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)

• 401K retirement plan with employer match

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

At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can be 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.

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

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