Senior Medication Aide – Long Term Care at Providence Child Center in Portland, Oregon. This posting represents an on-call day shift position.
Our Long-Term Care unit within the Child Center has a total of 46 beds, serving both pediatric and adult patients. We care for a unique and diverse population of medically fragile individuals, ranging from children with complex developmental and neurological conditions to adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Some of our residents require long-term ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and all require some assistance with activities of daily living. Our team is deeply committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a nurturing environment.
We’re incredibly proud of the culture we’ve built. Our caregivers consistently go above and beyond to support each other and our residents with profound teamwork and respect. Our unit is known for its exceptional continuity of care, with many caregivers having long tenures and deep relationships with our residents and families. We’re also proud of our interdisciplinary approach, working closely with respiratory therapy, rehab, and social work to provide holistic care.
Provides accurate medication administration and observes residents for drug reactions and manages medication processes, procedures, storage, and the medication room. Acts as Subject Matter Expert in knowledge of drug interactions, medication management, and medication administration. Maintains a safe environment under direction and supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN).
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Child Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
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