$750 Retention Bonus!
Medication Technician
Type: Full-Time and Part-Time available
Shift: Various
Wage: $20-22/hr DOE + ferry passes/gas or mileage fees covered
Location: Avamere at Port Townsend - 1201 Hancock Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
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:
18 years of age or older
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
CMT certification is preferred
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
Ferry passes/gas or mileage fees covered
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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Education
Required
High School or equiv or better