Health Services Assistant - Med Tech

Who we are:

When you work at Dallas Retirement Village, you’ll notice that it’s more than a typical senior living community. It’s a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. This retirement community is conveniently located in the warm and welcoming town of Dallas, Oregon. You’ll appreciate the beauty of our 30-acre campus. By design, the natural architecture blends seamlessly with the landscape of the surrounding Mid-Willamette Valley. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking caregivers and resident services assistants to join our team. If you’re looking for a different perspective on caregiving and senior living come join us today!

You will enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Now Offering Everyday Pay!
• PTO and eight paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) with company match
• Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Child Care/Day Care
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!

General Summary:

The Health Services Assistant – Medication Aid assists in the personal care of the of the assisted living and residential care residents in accordance with federal, state, local and facility standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and passes out medications as ordered by the physician and as directed and delegated by the RNs.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties:

1. Through the teaching, support, direction and guidance of the nursing staff, ensures that residents in the AL and receive their medications as ordered by the health care provider accurately and appropriately.
2. Checks and restocks medicine supplies as needed on Medication cart.
3. Prepares documentation for resident to take to all health care visits.
4. Performs and monitors daily charting on residents and assists with chart maintenance.
5. Provides necessary information regarding residents prior to service plan or may participate in service plans as needed.
6. Orders medications
7. Monitors daily medication sheets and reports medication errors to the Health Services Manager and Administrator.
8. Acts as the Lead Employee when the management team is not in the facility.
9. Performs daily: shift change communicating new move ins, move outs, residents' special needs, coverage, alert charting, CBGs, insulins, and other relevant information pertaining to residents, housekeeping, activities, food services, nursing ensuring quality of service delivery.
10. Participates in staff training and development.
11. In coordination with Administrator, Health Services Director, and Health Services Manager, follows up to ensure appropriate documentation on charts and performs chart audit ensuring effective filing.
12. Ensures proper safety practices and assists in monitoring accidents and incidents and assists RCC’s with putting immediate inter