AVA Certified Medication Aide

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Per Diem (On-Call)

Avamere Rehab of Clackamas 220 E Hereford St, Gladstone, OR 97027

Day or Evening Shift

Can work more as a CNA.

To apply, www.teamavamere.com

Avamere takes pride in creating a working environment that is welcoming, and supportive, and fosters a collaborative culture for our employees.

To help support the health and wellness of our team members, Avamere offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental and whole life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plans; employee assistance programs for virtual counseling, financial coaching, and wellness support; tuition reimbursement; payday advances; and corporate discount programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician


* Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state


* Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident


* Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely matter


* Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered


* Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment


* Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information under HIPAA guidelines


* Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing, and/or administrator

Qualifications:


* High school diploma or equivalent


* Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in this state


* Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration


* Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.