What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for Skilled Nursing Facility position at The Holgate Community?
Holgate Center (HC) strives to provide a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and continuously achieving solid business results.
HC team members unite around a common cause of resident care and community support. This culture brings our team together and ensures everyone is working toward the same goal.
A team that works together with a collective goal to improve our residents care experience creates an internal culture of collaboration and mutual success. HC is passionate about making a positive, lasting impact on our residents and visitors, and so are our team members.
Wage Range: $20.50-$23.50 Depending on Experience
Benefits include:
~ Vacation (Paid in 8-hour days at regular agreed rate for Full time)
~ Sick Leave (in accordance with OR state sick leave laws)
~ 11 Paid Holidays (Paid at 4 hours at the regular agreed rate)
~ Direct Deposit
~ On-line Time Clock, Payroll and HR system
~ On-line Scheduling system
~ 403b Retirement Plan
~ Reduced Fare Buss Pass
~EAP-Provided by ComPsych
Pre-employment drug screening and background check conducted prior to start.
Job Description
Department | Nursing |
Reports to | Licensed Nurses, Nurse Managers, Director of Nursing |
Reporting to this position | None |
Position Purpose | The Medication Assistant Certified endorsed Nurse Aide, under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse, administers medications to resident with the exception of IV medications, chemotherapeutic agents, Insulin, and Controlled Substances in addition to CNA duties including performing various resident care services for all Friendship Health Care residents under supervision of a licensed nurse. Serves residents in a conscientious manner, respectful of the resident’s identify, safety, and comfort in accordance with resident rights and care plan. |
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements include the following:
- Certified Nursing Assistant license in good standing with the state.
- OR State endorsement certification as a Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Enjoys working in geriatric setting.
Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
All staff work as a team.
Administer medications to residents with the exception of IV medications, chemotherapeutic agents, PRN (as needed) medications, and Controlled Substances.
Answer resident call lights and deliver messages.
Documents accurately the administration of medication into electronic health record.
Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
Assists residents with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures. Including but not limited to:
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Routine and special oral care
- Peri-care
- Shaving
- Nail care
- Hair
- Promoting better personal appearance through regular change of clothing
Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
Assists in admitting, transporting and discharging residents, filling out personal property list and marking personal property.
Completes all shift documentation in PCC or otherwise designated documentation location.
Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon Law, it is the policy of Holgate Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources hr@holgatecenter.org.
12 hour shifts only, day/pm Panama Schedule
Starting wage DOE
Full time or PRN
Salary : $21 - $24
