Certified Medication Aide/CMA

Company: Avamere Family of Companies
Location: Eugene
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

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CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE/CMA

Category

CNA/CMA

Shift

Day/Evening

Hours

Full-Time/Part-Time

Union Position

Yes

Location

Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene

Address

2360 Chambers St

City

Eugene

State

OR

Zip

97405

OVERVIEW





Come work for one of Oregon\'s 2018 Most Admired Companies!



Certified Medication Aide/CMA

Full-Time/Part-Time Day and Evening Shifts Available





Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene 2360 Chambers St
Eugene, Oregon 97405




As a certified medication aide (CMA) 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.



Find your calling at Avamere where we support you in your career path.

RESPONSIBILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLSET

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



Perks

* Tuition assistance

* Mentorship opportunities

* Free nursing assistant classes

* Sign-on bonus for nursing assistants (NA) and certified nursing assistants (CNA)

* Employee assistance program featuring discounts on gym memberships, financial coaching, counseling services, and more

* Generous employee referral program

* Paid time off

* 401K retirement plan

* Flexible spending accounts

* Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage



FACILITY INFORMATION

The Avamere Family of Companies takes a holistic approach to post-acute care. We have designed a service that combines all of healthcare companies and healthcare professionals tied by the common goal of providing seamless care and support for all of our patients.



Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene is a 119 bed skilled nursing and rehab facility providing short-term therapeutic rehabilitation, Alzheimer s and hospice care, as well as, long-term care. We work closely with Riverbend Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital, and OHSU, just to name a few, on a holistic approach to meeting the needs of our residents. We are currently hiring for top notch talent to join our all-star team.



This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503



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Upon hire, all employees will be criminal background checked and DMV checked if driving company vehicles. If you have any questions regarding the employment checks, please contact the human resource department.

The mission of the Avamere Family of Companies is to enhance the life of every person we serve. It is through our Core Values that each member of our Family lives our mission. By putting integrity above all else, our passion for the quality of peoples lives shows in our evidenced-based approaches to achieving the best possible outcomes. We strive for quality that is obvious; the type of quality that is won through hard work and innovation. Our culture of trust and respect is recognized during the first meeting between the families, patients, residents, and our caring staff. As a leader of post-acute care services, the Avamere Family of Companies continually reaches to learn, grow, and embrace change. Ultimately it all comes down to teamwork, camaraderie, and fun!

Avamere full time employee benefits package includes: medical, 401K retirement plan, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, ID theft recovery services, wellness program, and voluntary dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, AD&D coverage, generous Employee Referral program/bonus, plus numerous employee discount programs!

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