TEAM LEADER/MED AIDE

Mennonite Village

Team Leader / Med Aide

Albany, OR 97322

Mennonite Village is a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer, CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) facility that provides 24 hours / 7 days a week care located in Albany Oregon.

We are currently hiring a Team Leader / Med Aide for our Quail Run Assisted Living Facility which cares for aging persons with varying levels of physical, social and mental capabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Distributes medication to residents in a manner consistent with accepted nursing standards.
• Cleans and restocks medication cabinet routinely; orders new medications as needed; removes outdated and discontinued medication;

non-medication items are to be stored in a separate location.

Evaluates resident in cases of condition changes such as unusual symptoms, changes in ADL or mobility status, accidents, injuries, etc.

Carries out actions to obtain needed care; documents changes and care; reports observations to Health Services nurses. Takes measures to maintain and / or enhance health, mobility and self-care abilities.

Encourages and promotes participation in exercise programs and other activities.

Assigns daily tasks to Residents Assistants including CNAs. Assigns only tasks that RA / CNA is capable of performing. Ensures tasks are completed.

Reports performance issues to supervisor.

• Works with Resident Care Coordinator to assure appropriate staffing levels and staff coordination.
• Performs tasks assigned by Health Services Director as stated in Nursing Delegation Act.
• Uses safety measures for residents and self by using proper body mechanics and best practices.
• Completes documentation responsibilities accurately, including medication sheets, treatment sheets, progress notes, physicians orders, occurrence reports, lab results, x-ray results, and all other related forms.
• Practices standard precautions with every resident. Practices additional precautions per direction of Health Services nurses.
• Schedules MD appointments for residents and arranges for transportation as needed.
• Acts as point of contact for physician concerning resident condition changes, order changes, diagnostics, or transfer orders.

Contacts other facility staff and family members as needed.

• Coordinates services to meet residents secondary needs such as dental services or the repair of hearing aides and glasses.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks (cleaning bathroom, emptying trash, making beds, etc.) as needed.
• Performs duties of Resident Assistant as needed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality is an essential function of the job.
• Abides by the HIPAA policies and reports to a supervisor, breaches (or violations) of our HIPAA policies.
• Immediately reports identified hazards or hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Immediately reports adverse events and near misses to a supervisor.
• Attends mandatory training on HIPPA and compliance annually.
• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Supportive of Mennonite Village Philosophy.
• Certification as a CMA in the State of Oregon preferred.
• Basic understanding of the principles of pharmacology. Understands or is capable of learning how drugs interact with the human body (pharmacodynamics).
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with the elderly.
• Capable of lifting 10-100 lbs., with occasional lifting of residents weighing over 100 lbs.
• Ability to safely move frequently during workday, including carrying, lifting, standing, sitting, bending reaching, and kneeling.
• Ability to push and / or pull equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Visual and auditory acuity within normal limits
• Must be flexible and responsive to change on short notice.
• Sufficient English and Language skills to follow instruction from staff. Must be able to understand and respond properly to resident needs.
• Ability to accurately document activities in writing.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and participate in holiday activities.

Some of our many benefits :

Generous Earned Leave (paid time off)

Benefits available including medical, dental and vision for full time employees

Competitive salaries

Free 24 / 7 On-site Fitness Center

Educational scholarships

Employer retirement contributions

Mennonite Village is located at : 5353 Columbus St SE, Albany OR 97322

For more information on our history, mission and to apply, please see our website

In order to be considered for employment, please click on the Apply button.

Criminal background check required for new hires. Mennonite Village is a drug free workplace. Background checks processed through Department of Human Services.

Criminal records checks are conducted through the State of Oregon Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and, if necessary, through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

In addition, information may be obtained through the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV), court records, and other states' data systems.

Fingerprints may be required as part of the check. Certain abuse records will also be reviewed. For further information on ORS 443.

004 impacting the criminal records check process and a listing of permanent crimes see