Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Newport OR

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Shifts: DAY 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and EVE 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Shift Differential Pay: $1.00 per hour for EVE Shift

Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport, 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365

Apply online at https://teamavamere.com/

Required: Certification as a Medication Aide (First working as a Certified Nursing Assistant before becoming a CMA)

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

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


* Must speak, read, and write English fluently.


* Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification.

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

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