Certified Medication Aide

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Status: FT

Shift: Thursday-Saturday EVE shift and Sunday DAY shift

Location:

Avamere Court at Keizer: 5210 River Rd, Keizer, Oregon 97303 Apply Here:

• 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.

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in the state
• Knowledge of the meaning and common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration
• Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503