Certified Medication Aide - Avamere Court at Keizer
Job Description
SNF Certified Medication Aide
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Saturday and Sunday
Day Shift, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location:
Avamere Court at Keizer - 5300 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
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
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