Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Skilled Nursing

Prestige Care Park Forest Care Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned organization with over 35 years of history, where you can make a real difference in residents' lives as a Certified Medication Aide. In this role, you will provide essential medication services and direct care, ensuring a positive environment for our residents. Collaborate with a supportive team in a home-like setting, where your contributions are valued and recognized. This position offers a defined career path and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with personal care experience preferred.
• State-required medication pass certification and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of medication room and services.
• Administer routine and non-routine medications.
• Provide direct resident care, promoting dignity and independence.

Skills

Medication Administration

Resident Care

Communication Skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State-required Medication Pass Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Skilled Nursing

Portland, OR

Pay Rate : Hourly Pay Rate Maximum : 28, Pay Rate Minimum : 25

What does the Certified Medication Aide do?

You will be providing medication services and direct resident care to our residents, assisting in medication distribution, maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment, and being part of a high-performing care team. Additionally, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores.

Why join the Prestige Care Family as a Certified Medication Aide and what can we offer you?

• See the impact of your expertise and care by interacting with residents daily.
• Collaborate with a strong team of healthcare providers in a home-like setting.
• Bring joy and community to our residents.
• Start your healthcare career with a defined career path.
• Build long-term relationships with residents.
• Enjoy our promote-from-within culture with endless possibilities.
• Be part of a family-owned organization with over 35 years of history and over 80 locations in 8 states, where you are known and valued.

In this job, every day you will…

1. Manage the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Director of Nursing (SNF) or Health Services Director (AL), in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.
2. Process physician medication and treatment orders following regulations and acts.
3. Administer and assist with self-administration of routine and non-routine medications according to physician orders and regulations.
4. Report and document changes in resident condition, incidents, and accidents to the appropriate authorities and family as directed.
5. Communicate routinely with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services.
6. Provide direct resident care, promoting dignity, independence, and choice, while observing and reporting any changes in residents’ physical and mental conditions.

Education & Experience required:

• High school diploma or GED, with one or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or required by state regulations.
• State-required medication pass certification or equivalent, along with completion of delegation, training, and competency assessments.
• Current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as mandated by state regulations.
• Completion of all necessary state-required training.