Certified Medication Aide CMA

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Oregon State Licensed Certified Medication Aide

Type: Full-Time, EVE Shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM)

Shift: EVE Shift, Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Friday

Location: Avamere Crestview of Portland - 6530 SW 30th Ave.

Portland, OR 97239

Apply at Teamavamere.com

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 in accordance with 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

Employee Benefits:


* Tuition assistance


* Mentorship opportunities


* Career development


* Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more


* Generous employee referral program


* Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


* 401K retirement plan with employer match


* Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage


* Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

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

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503