Certified Medication Aide CMA - Avamere Rehab of Coos Bay

Certified Medication Aide CMA 

Type: PRN 

Shifts: DAY 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM & EVE 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Shift Differential Pay: $1.00 per hour for EVE Shift 

Location: Avamere Rehab of Coos Bay,2625 Koos Bay Blvd, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Apply online at  https://teamavamere.com/

Certified Nursing Assistant & Certified Medication Aide CMA credential through OSBN

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•  Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 


• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


• Generous employee referral bonus program.


• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities for a Certified Medication Aide CMA: 

• 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 for a Certified Medication Aide CMA: 

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be a certified nursing assistant and 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


• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.


• Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification.

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

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