Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Skilled Nursing PRN

Description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Skilled Nursing

Status: PRN

Shifts: Day 6 AM - 2 PM & Evening 2 PM - 10 PM. 4–8-hour shifts. Minimum of two shift pickups per month.

Pay: $25.83 - $31.45/hour based on experience

Shift Differentials and Incentives: $1/hour additional on evening shift & $1.50/hour on noc shift.

Kruse Way Post Acute - 4550 Carman Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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Kruse Way Post Acute is a leading healthcare provider in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Our mission is to provide personalized care for each of our patients that enhances their well‑being and quality of life. Focusing on patient‑centered rehabilitation with 24‑hour skilled nursing care, the Kruse Way team creates custom treatment plans for each patient and resident, focusing on individual needs and goals.

A Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering routine medications to residents/patients

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
• Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non‑prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
• Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route
• Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
• Takes resident’s vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
• Turns oxygen on an off at pre‑determined, established flow rate.
• Reports any changes in a resident’s vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.
• Counts controlled substances.
• Cleans & restocks medication cart.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medication errors.
• Understanding of HIPAA.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 503 and is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of a CMA program required.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid certification as a CMA in Oregon.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long‑term care environment preferred.
• Point Click Care experience preferred.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.