Certified Medication Aide

Regency Pacific; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Vacation/PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

Regency Hermiston in Oregon is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide individualized care to residents and support medication administration under physician direction. You will perform vitals, assist with mobility, grooming, and activities of daily living, ensure care plans are followed, and document observations while maintaining safety and infection-control procedures.

This full-time role requires Oregon CMA licensure, a compassionate team focus, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Possess a CMA certification in the state of employment.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Follow prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
• Have compassion and interest in working with the senior population.
• Communicate and interact tactfully with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper dosage/distribution and instruct residents on medication use per physician.
• Take vital signs, residents' weights, apply creams/ointments, collect specimens, lift/move residents using proper body mechanics.
• Attend to residents' needs including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, and mobility support.
• Ensure individualized care plans are followed and provide care planning staff with changes and observations.
• Document care in keeping with department policies.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

English proficiency

Safety & infection control

Compassionate caregiver

Communication skills

Education

CMA certification (Oregon)

Job description

OSBN CMA license in the state of Oregon is required!

As a CMA, you provide individualized attention and encourage residents to maintain or attain their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. You also administer, instruct, and monitor resident medications and report to the director of nursing.

You Will:

• Ensure proper dosage/distribution and instruct residents on application/consumption of medication per the direction of their physician
• Take vital signs, residents' weights, apply creams/ointments, collect specimens, lift, move, and transport residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices to prevent accidents.
• Attend to the resident's needs, including; grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communication, in keeping with the individuals' care requirements
• Ensure individualized care plans are followed and provide care planning staff with specific information, changes, and observations of the residents' needs and preferences.
• Document care in keeping with department policies

You Currently:

• Possess a CMA certification in the state of employment
• Can obtain CPR/BLS card
• Read, write, speak and understand English
• Follow prescribed safety and infection control procedures
• Have compassion and interest in working with the senior population
• Communicate and interact tactfully with others

Our Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace

Compassionate care, resident focus, long-term clinical team, and community leadership. Regency Hermiston has assembled a team of dedicated caregivers who are passionate about providing exceptional resident care. Looking for an opportunity to partner with top-notch leadership, a work family, and a place with a mission of serving others, Regency Hermiston is your next place of employment.