Certified Medication Aide

Regency Pacific Management; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

401-K

Job summary

Regency Hermiston is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our compassionate care team. You will administer, instruct, and monitor resident medications and report to the director of nursing, while upholding individualized care plans for seniors.

Requirements include CMA certification in Oregon, English fluency, and compliance with safety and infection control procedures. CPR/BLS may be obtained. Join us in a supportive, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• CMA certification in Oregon is required.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• CPR/BLS card available or obtainable.
• Follow prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
• Compassion and interest in working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper dosage and distribution of medications per physician instructions.
• Take vital signs, monitor residents, and assist with movement using proper body mechanics.
• Assist with grooming, bathing, feeding, hygiene, toileting, and mobility per care plans.
• Follow individualized care plans and report changes to the nursing team.
• Document care according to department policies.

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‑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.