Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Skilled Nursing

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.
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Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
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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.
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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).
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Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
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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.
:: Creswell Health and Rehabilitation Center:: Creswell Rehabilitation is located at 735 S 2nd Street in Creswell, OR 97426 .
Just 15 minutes from the heart of downtown Eugene is our care center.
Located along the Willamette River, Eugene has a dynamic mix of arts and culture, shopping and dining, entertainment and sports.
With real adventures, real close, this is a one-stop shop for fun.
After all, it’s TrackTown USA, the home of the University of Oregon, a hotbed for craft breweries and a major destination for foodies, cyclists and counter-culture history buffs.
: Creswell Rehabilitation is a National Quality Award Winning Facility by the American Healthcare Association National Center for Assisted Living.
Our Nursing Home Administrator, Rick, is the backbone to the team at Creswell.
: The beauty of Creswell Rehabilitation is the partnership and comradery that they have with our sister location in Cottage Grove.
This will give you the ability to see two different buildings from time-to-time.
Our staff is genuine and we take time to honor the unique and individual qualities of every resident.
At Creswell Health and Rehabilitation Center, we prize quality, one-on-one time with our residents and patients and often share stories and light-hearted fun during group activities or around the dinner table.
: The staff at Creswell differentiates them from the rest of the industry.
You won’t find a better team in the area.
Each member of the team carries their load yet is always willing to help their teammate to no end.
: Our community is stunning, immaculately kept up and a truly safe and enjoyable place to spend your working days.
Celebration, fun, and encouragement of one and other is daily.
Everyone is a team-player and always pitching in to help.
The laughter of our team members as well as our residents flood the halls to give it a family-oriented feel.
: If working in a home-like setting, with a robust team atmosphere, and with a national award-winning employer that has a great promote-from-within culture, then Creswell is the place for you.
: 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.
We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do.
With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives.
With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of 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: