Medication Aide / Caregiver

Overview

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Medication Aide/Caregiver

Type: Full-time

Shift: PM shift, hybrid Medication Aide and Caregiver position

Location: The Arbor at Bremerton - 3510 9th St. Bremerton, WA 98225

As a Medication Aide with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job - it's a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

Employee Perks:

Free meals to all employees
• Tuition assistance


• Mentorship opportunities


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


• Generous employee referral program


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


• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions


• 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

Must be able to supply proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.

Facility Information

With a deep-rooted local Naval history, The Arbor at Bremerton team strives to provide comfort and familiarity in their 64-bed memory care community.

Employees receive specialized training to care for the unique needs of their memory care residents, including experiencing what it's like to live with dementia using a simulator. Their engaging culture fosters trust and fun throughout their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.

They engage with the local community in many ways. For example, they have hosted events to thank local essential workers.

The Arbor at Bremerton earned Pinnacle Quality Insight's 2020 Customer Experience Award. The senior living community qualified for the award in the quality of food category, displaying continued dedication to providing best in class healthcare services.

The Arbor at Bremerton is also proudly recognized for their quality care by the American Health Care Association with the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award.

Get to know more about the Arbor at Bremerton on their blog and Facebook.