Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Avamere Communities
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Portland
Sep 17, 2024
Description Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Type: Part-Time, Weekends Shift: Weekend, Days or Evenings, Doubles would even work Location: Avamere Crestview of Portland - 6530 SW 30th Ave. Portland, OR 97239 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 Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Certified Medication Aide (required)