AVA Certified Medication Aide

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Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Per Diem (On-Call)

Avamere Rehab of Clackamas 220 E Hereford St, Gladstone, OR 97027

Day or Evening Shift 

Can work more as a CNA.  

To apply, www.teamavamere.com

Avamere takes pride in creating a working environment that is welcoming, and 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 under 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.

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