Astoria, Oregon
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Job Opening in Astoria, Oregon - Clatsop Care Health District is seeking one or more Certified Medication Aides (CNA). Pay is dependent upon experience. Additional benefits include 100% employer paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance (for full-time employees), competitive pay, higher education reimbursement programs and scholarships, tax-deferred retirement plan options, paid educational seminars and events, and shift differential pay rates.
We are also offering a sign on bonus of $1,000!
About Our Team
Clatsop Care Health District is a well-respected healthcare organization offering nursing care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and seniors. Our team is comprised of caring and compassionate individuals who are looking for rewarding work, and desire to give back to the community while earning income.
The Health District has recently undergone changes to management, and is working with Aidan Health Services management company.
Essential Duties
Certified Medication Assistant performs the duty of administering all non-injectable medication to the residents.
Provides and ensures appropriate administration of oral medications in accordance with Care Plan and Physician?s orders to insure optimum of resident comfort and health.
Maintains current knowledge of medications administered and manner of administration.
Supportive of established philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures.
Informed of resident?s health history and current conditions(s).
Assists with and supports Quality Assurance program.
Reports resident change of condition in accordance with established policy and procedure.
Practices basic infection control techniques.
Assures medical and medicine supply levels are maintained and readily available.
Knowledgeable and supportive of resident care plan goals.
Maintains confidential nature of work.
Practices medical transcription as delegated.
Keeps medication room organized and tidy.
Qualification Requirements
Successfully completed an Oregon Sate Board of Nursing approved training program for the administration of non-injectable medication.
Reads, speaks and writes the English language.
Performs detailed assignments, works under pressure and relates positively to residents, staff and visitors.
Written evidence of current CPR training is on file.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Able to ambulate, bend, stoop, kneel, squat and move a maximum of 40 pounds during routine care of an assigned Group of Residents for an 8 hour shift.
Visual and auditory activity within normal limits with or without prosthetics.
Frequent walking.
Push and pull wheelchairs and other equipment occasionally.
Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies and maintain a calm environment.
Are you passionate about helping others? Take this opportunity to find career success and fulfillment while you help people reach their highest level of independence! Apply or contact us today for immediate opportunities!
Former employees are also encouraged to re-apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.57 to $22.04 /hour
Required license or certification:
Certified Medication Aide
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