Certified Medication Aide - Avamere Ridgemont

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Status: FT Wage: $25.48 - $34.55 DOE Location: Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont 2051 Pottery Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366 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.