Certified Medication Aide CMA - Avamere Rehab of Lebanon

Certified Medication Aide CMA


(Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Oregon)


Setting: Skilled Nursing


PRN Available All Shifts

Location: Avamere Rehab of Lebanon - 350 8th St. Lebanon, OR 97355


Apply at Teamavamere.com

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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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.

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the administering of medication to residents.

Job 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 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.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503

Avamere Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify