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- Tuition assistance
- Mentorship opportunities
- Career development
- Employee assistance program featuringcounseling services,financial coaching, free legal servicesand more
- Generous employee referral program
- Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
- 401K retirement planwith employer match
- Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
- Accessup to50% of your net earned income before payday
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in the state
- Knowledge of the meaning and common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration
- Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs
certified medication aide - Eugene, OR , USA, United States - Avamere Health Services
Description
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)Setting: Skilled Nursing
Wage Scale:Starting at $23.40/hr
Status: Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem available
Shift:Evening
Location: Avamere Riverpark of Eugene - 425 Alexander Loop, Eugene OR 97401
As a Certified Medication Aide with Avamere, 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.
Employee Perks:
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the administering of medication to residents.
Job Responsibilities
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503