AVA Certified Medication Aide (Finance)
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
- 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
