Oregon Certified Medication Aide – Regency Redmond Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Redmond, OR

Certified Medication Aide is responsible for personal services, medication assistance, delegated tasks and others tasks as needed for resident well-being.

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Education or experience sufficient to meet position requirements or as required by State regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring proper dosage and distribution of medication is accordance with state regulations.
• Records information in the resident’s medical record and assists in the management of the medical record as needed.
• Instructs residents in proper application/consumption of medication per the directions of the physician.
• Takes vital signs and records on the proper document.
• Reads the staff communication book and short-term monitor book every shift and notes any changes in resident conditions.
• Reviews daily assignments with the designated supervisor and completes delegated tasks as assigned.
• Follows incident reporting guidelines. Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Complies with regulatory standards and OSHA guidelines (i.e. sharps compliance).
• Observes problems, concerns, and issues with residents and escalates to RCM and/or Director of Nursing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff members to job responsibilities.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

• Must have a current CMA certification in Oregon
• Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulations.
• Ability to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and assist coworkers
• One year experience in working with older adults preferred
• Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally. Lifting 25-40 pounds constantly. Reaching below shoulder height frequently. Kneel; stoop and squat are required occasionally. Stand six out of eight hours.