The Our House Residential Care Facility (RCF) is a 14 room facility with a team of expert clinicians who work with people living with HIV who are having difficulty managing independent living. By tailoring nursing, social services, and therapeutic everyday activities our clients and residents are able to define what ‘living well’ means to them. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP , Prism Health and Our House
Our House and Cascade AIDS Project and are excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Medication Technician. This position is responsible for working within the framework of the interdisciplinary team approach to provide residents with medications and direct care as directed by the licensed nurse in charge of the floor. This includes assisting with dietary and environmental needs as needed.
This is an On-Call role working at Our House in SE Portland. Starting pay is $24.33 hr.
Who You Are
- Education & Experience At least 1 year experience with caregiving or other healthcare-related experience
- Ability to pass DHS background check.
- Prior experience passing medications.
- A strong understanding of issues relevant to people living with HIV, communities of color, and the LBGTQ+ community and how those issues affect or influence service delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for administration of medications as directed by the Licensed Nurse in accordance with Physician Orders, State Regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
- Maintains accurate records of medications provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident’s Electronic Medication Administration Record.
- Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence and choice.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
At Cascade AIDS Project, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people living with HIV or other disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We value your lived experience as well as your work experience. Together, we can build a work community that respects and inspires each one of us.
