Certified Medication Aide - Salem Transitional Care

Posted: Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Valid Thru: Thursday, 01 May 2025
Index Requested on: 04/01/2025 19:33:25
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Location: Salem, OR, 97301, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living is hiring!

Description:

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

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

Status: PRN

Location: Salem Transitional Care - 3445 Boone Rd SE, Salem, OR 97317

Apply at Teamavamere.com

At Avamere, 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.
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 to be a Certified Medication Aide
  • Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in the state
  • 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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