Avamere·Lane County, Oregon
The primary responsibility is to accurately prepare and administer oral and topical medications to residents under physician direction. The role also involves documenting care, maintaining resident confidentiality, and communicating updates to the nursing leadership.
Certified Medication Aide CMA: Certified Nursing Assistant & Certified Medication Aide CMA credential through OSBN
Setting: Skilled Nursing
Status: PRN
Shift: Days (6a-2p) and EVEs (2p-10p)
Avamere Rehab of Junction City - 530 Birch Street, Junction City, OR 97448
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As a Certified Medication Aide with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
Generous employee referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the administering of medication to residents.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
Candidates must hold a high school diploma and be licensed as both a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Oregon. An active CPR/BLS certification and proficiency in English are also required.
Market context
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