Avamere-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Oregon City, OR
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) position at Avamere Rehab of Oregon City is a full-time role with shifts available from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The position offers a shift differential pay of $1.00 per hour for the evening shift. The CMA will be responsible for administering medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician, ensuring compliance with established nursing standards and state requirements.

  • 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 manner.
  • 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 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.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductible.
  • 401(k) Plan with matching program after 90 days of employment.
  • Accrue up to 4 weeks Paid Time Off (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 (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
  • Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  • Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, legal services, pet insurance, and discount programs.
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