Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Description

Job Description

Creative and caring people, this job is for you! The Holgate Center is seeking a Part-Time CMA for our senior living community in Portland, serving around 100 residents in our Skilled Nursing Facility.

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 :

hours Vacation (Paid in 8-hour days at regular agreed rate)

Sick Leave (in accordance with WA 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

401(k) Retirement Plan (Variable Matching Plan)

EAP-Provided by First Choice Health

Calm Wellness App

On-site Wellness Center, swimming pool, hot tub, Bella Bella salon, Rosy’s Café and more!

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.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state / federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and / or administrator.

Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.

• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and / or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require. Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired / Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and / or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and / or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.

Performance Appraisal

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position.

Other tasks not listed here may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position.

Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on the long-term care industry by various governmental agencies.

This job description will be reviewed and / or revised after 90 days, annually and as needed.

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 [email protected].

1800-0630 or 2200-0630 on rotation

0600-1430 and 1400-2230 on rotation

Full time (32+ hours a week)