Certified Medication Aide - Avamere Court at Keizer

Avamere Communities
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Keizer
Oct 30, 2024
Description SNF Certified Medication Aide Status: Part-Time Shift: Saturday and Sunday Day Shift, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: Avamere Court at Keizer - 5300 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303 Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Avamere takes pride in creating a working environment that is welcoming, 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 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 Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support (required) TB Test (preferred) CPR with AED Cert (required) Certified Medication Aide (required)