Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Avamere at Three Fountains

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Type: Full-Time and Part-time

Shift: Eve Shift

Location: Avamere Three Fountains - 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504

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Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Medford, OR
Join our compassionate team at Avamere in Medford! We are seeking a Licensed Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to provide exceptional care to our residents. In this role, you'll administer medications, monitor resident health, and assist with daily living activities while maintaining compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed certified medication aide in this state
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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

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

Employee Benefits:

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities
• Career development
• Free meals for employees
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD& D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

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

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