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Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Skilled Nursing
Hillsboro, OR
Job Description
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What does the Certified Medication Aide do?:
You will be providing medication services and direct resident care to our terrific residents, assist in medication distribution, maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents, and be a part of a high performing care team. Additionally, you will get to assist our residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry and other daily chores.
Why join the Prestige Care Family in the Certified Medication Aide role and what can we offer you?
* See the impact of your expertise and care by interacting with our residents on a daily basis.
* Collaborate with a strong team of health care providers, all while working in a home-like setting.
* The ability to bring pure joy and community to our residents.
* Start your healthcare career with us, with a defined career track.
* Build relationships with your residents for months and years at a time.
* Strong promote-from-within culture: the possibilities are endless.
* Our 35+ year old, family-owned and operated organization (with over 80 locations in 8 states) means we aren't too small, but not too big. You are known here.
In this job, every day you will...
1. Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Director of Nursing (SNF) or Health Services Director (AL) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
2. Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
3. Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
4. Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to Director of Nursing (SNF) or Health Services Director (AL), physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the Director of Nursing (SNF) or Health Services Director (AL).
5. Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
6. Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Coordinator, or Executive Director.
Education Experience you need to qualify:
* You will need a High school diploma or GED with one or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations.
* You must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
* Must have current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
* Must complete all state required trainings as necessary.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.:
Forest Grove Rehabilitation and Care Center:
Information about Prestige Care and Rehab Center of Forest Grove
Located at 3900 Pacific Ave. in Forest Grove, Oregon, our care center has 114 beds and a team of high quality nurses and other care providers that truly offer the best in care to our residents. Forest Grove has many long term nursing leaders, with many team members being promoted to higher level roles, or other roles within the organization. Our care center is clean, homey, inviting, and a place where you can bring your full self to work to serve our residents. If making a difference in the lives of others, where you are recognized daily, and you get to work alongside like-minded providers, Prestige Care and Rehab Center of Forest Grove is the place for you to grow your healthcare career.:
Who Is Prestige Care?
Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.:
Benefits
Beginning January 2023, Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr+) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents!:
Oregon SNF Union Employees:
* Employee Only: $35/month
* Employee Spouse: $70/month
* Employee Family: $105/month
Oregon SNF Non-Union Employees:
* Employee Only: $75/month
* Employee Spouse: $200/month
* Employee Family: $300/month
Our comprehensive benefit package includes:
* A choice of health plans - Kaiser Permanente or Regence BlueCross BlueShield
* Coverage begins the first of the month after start date
* Preventative care covered at 100% /Generic Rx covered at 100%/Office Visit Co-pay $20
* Vision - VSP/Dental - Delta
* Employer paid Life and ADD
* 401k w/company match
* Employee Assistance Program
* Paid Time Off Program/Paid holidays
* Annual wage increases
* Scholarship/Tuition reimbursement
* Nursing Assistant students not employed by Prestige Care Full Time outside of their class will not be benefit eligible as they are not considered employees:
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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