Medication Aide

Type: Full-Time & Part Time Available
Shift: To discuss during interview
Wage: $17-$20/hr DOE

Location: Avamere at Wenatchee, 1550 Cherry Street, East Wenatchee, WA 98801

Responsibilities:

• Care for residents and assist in updating each resident's service plan
• 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:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High-School diploma or equivalent
• Must have or obtain (within 30-days of employment) First Aid & CPR Certification
• Minimum of one-year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Must have HCA Certification, CMA certification is preferred
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders

Employee Perks:

• Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply.
• Excellent benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage for full time employees.
• Tuition assistance
• 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
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"At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can 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."