Certified Medication Aide CMA - Avamere Rehab of Lebanon

Avamere • Lebanon, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Medication Aide with Avamere Rehab, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members. At Avamere Rehab, we believe in taking care of our employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide in the state of Oregon.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Knowledge of the meaning and 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.

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED