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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
Description
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 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
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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.