Medication Assistant at Astor Place Part - Time or PRN
Medication Assistant at Astor Place Part - Time or PRN
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Enlivant is seeking a Medication Assistant
atAstor Place in Astoria OR!
Part Time Flexible 8 or 12 hour shifts
Who we are:
Enlivant is about living fully passionately and enriching lives through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities. We have a sense of fun at every age thriving in mind body and spirit. For more than 35 years we have enriched the lives of thousands of residents in more than 200 senior living communities across the country.
Enlivant is a certified Great Place to Work and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with each other.
How others describe us:
Enlivant is where compassion for residents and their families trumps all else.
Employees enjoy the people they work with every day and they find leadership cares and invests in their development and the companys culture.
I find Enlivant places value in becoming a company where everyones personal diversity is valued and respected and where everyone can reach their full potential. Theres a warmth and employees seem to genuinely care about each other.
What we have to offer you:
- A commitment to Diversity Inclusion and Belonging
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Company paid life insurance
- Additional coverage options including Short Term Disability Accident Legal Critical Illness and pet insurance
- A variety of family centered leaves including New Child Leave
- Flexible paid and unpaid timeoff benefits
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on products/experiences through Purchasing Power/Perks at work
As a Medication Assistant you will:
... be primarily responsible for administering or assisting in the administration of medication and treatments in accordance with a residents health care providers orders. Also you will be responsible for assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (iADLs) providing general supervision and respecting residents rights and needs of choice.
What youll do here:
- Administer or assist in the administration of medication or treatments prescribed by a residents health care provider and completes the medication administration record (MAR)
- Coordinate transmittal of physician orders between prescriber and pharmacy and notify community leadership of issues regarding medication administration
- Observe resident responses to treatment and medication and be aware of medication interactions and side effects
- Maintain an accurate count of all medications including controlled substances and assist in the auditing of medication counts
- Ensure the organization and tidiness of the medication supply area and associated equipment
- Document and notify the community leadership team of any changes of residents physical conditions and behaviors in accordance with Enlivant policies and procedures
- Assist residents with ADLs and iADLs including but not limited to bathing toileting grooming dressing transferring and eating according to each residents individual care plan and task sheets
- Follow Enlivant reporting guidelines involving resident abuse neglect exploitation and other incidents
- Perform other duties as assigned
Wed love to talk if:
- You have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) or 1 2 years of experience in assisted living or longterm care
- You meet have or are eligible to obtain all applicable state requirements and certifications
- You have basic written and oral English communication skills
- You care about serving seniors
Bonus points if:
- You are a Certified Nursing Assistant (or assisted living equivalent)
- You have Medication Administration training/certification per state requirements
- You have 3 6 months of related experience and/or training in direct personal care
- You have experience interacting with individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimers disease
Pay Range: $16 $19 / hour based on experience and certifications.
Were also proud to be the first senior living company to earn the WELL HealthSafety Rating across all our communities.
You are required to complete any necessary health requirements which may change from timetotime such as vaccination.
Enlivant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race religion gender (including gender expression and identity) nationality and origin disability (mental or physical) sex marital status sexual orientation age veteran status or other applicable characteristics.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization.
Employment Type
Full-Time
