Certified Medication Aide/CMA

Overview: Now Hiring Healthcare Heroes Join our amazing team and workwithpurposeNew Wage ScaleStarting at $20.15/hrIncreasing based on experienceCertified Medication AideShift Type: Full-TimeShift: Day Shift AvailableHours: Day 6am-2pmSchedule: 4 on 2 off rotationLocation: Avamere Rehab of Newport
– 835 SW 11th Ave.

Newport, OR 97365We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture Whether you are fresh out of school, looking to improve your skills, or wanting to grow in your career, let Avamere Rehab of Newport help.

Being a CNA is hard, fast paced, exciting and overall rewarding.

You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those you serve.

If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further, we would love to have you join the Avamere Family.Employee Perks:Tuition assistanceAccess up to 50% of your net earned income before paydayMentorship opportunitiesCareer DevelopmentEmployee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and moreGenerous employee referral programPaid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)401K retirement plan with employer matchComprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD coverage Details: 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 its a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.Responsibilities Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physicianAdminister medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the stateAccurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a residentComplete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely matterEnsure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reorderedCreate and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environmentParticipate in facility surveys by authorized government agenciesMaintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelinesEffectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing and/or administratorQualifications High school diploma or equivalentMust be a licensed certified medication aide in this stateKnowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administrationAbility to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs Facility Information: Nestled near the beautiful Oregon coast lies Avamere Rehabilitation of Newport, a 52-bed skilled nursing community.

This location features skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care.The staff value quality care with a 5-star Medicare rating and a 5-star staffing rating.As part of the Avamere Family of Companies, the team is proud to be named one of Oregons most admired companies by the Portland Business Journal as they continually strive to enhance the life of every person they serve.Get to know more about Avamere Rehabilitation of Newport on their website and Facebook.This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503LI-MM1