Certified Medication Aide - Avamere Ridgemont

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Status:  FT

Wage:  $25.48 - $34.55 DOE

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont

2051 Pottery Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366

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

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.