Certified Medication Aide - Part Time

Job Type
Part-time
Description
We're a 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in beautiful Bend, Oregon. We provide compassionate transitional and post-hospital care to help our residents regain their strength, independence, and confidence as they work toward returning home or transitioning to their next stage of care. We are seeking a Part-Time Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our caring and dedicated team.
Part Time Schedule:
Fridays & Saturdays 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Why You'll Love Working Here:
You'll be part of a supportive team that values teamwork, respect, and quality resident care. We believe in recognizing the important work our CNAs do and providing opportunities to grow along the way.
We offer:

• SEIU 503 Union benefits, including retention bonuses and additional shift bonuses per the union contract
• $1.00-$1.50 shift differentials for Evening and Overnight shifts
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment

• Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
• Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
• Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route
• Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
• Takes resident's vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
• Turns oxygen on an off at pre-determined, established flow rate.
• Reports any changes in a resident's vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.
• Counts controlled substances.
• Cleans & restocks medication cart.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medication errors.
• Understanding of HIPAA.