Medication Tech / Certified Medication Aide - CMA

When you join Willamette View, you become a valuable part of a non-profit organization that holds a prominent position in the retirement and continuing care industry. At Willamette View, you'll have the chance to contribute to the ethos of "Inspiring the Art of Living Well" for our active resident community, playing a key role in helping individuals lead rich and fulfilling lives. If you appreciate the importance of personal relationships and making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, our unique and progressive senior community is the ideal place for you.

In this role you will be Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing Services and Supervisory Nurse, you'll administer prescribed medications to residents using approved methods. This includes various routes such as oral, topical, and inhalant. Your responsibilities also include accurately documenting medication administration in residents' electronic charts and eMAR. Additionally, you'll ensure timely medication orders and assume leadership duties when needed in the absence of the Charge Nurse.

When pouring and administering prescription and over-the-counter medications to residents, you will use appropriate procedures, following the "6 Rights/3 Checks" protocol. It's crucial to accurately document the administration of routine and as-needed medications on the electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR). Before administering medication, you'll obtain and document vital signs as directed by MD orders or the Charge Nurse, promptly reporting any abnormalities. Additionally, you'll perform and document a narcotic count at the beginning and end of each shift, reporting any discrepancies to the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing Services (DNS).

Promptly ordering or reordering medications from the pharmacy of record is essential, along with documenting medication deliveries and ensuring they're stored correctly. You'll observe residents for adverse reactions to medications and changes in their overall health, reporting any concerns to the Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Utilizing Point, Click, Care (PCC), including Point of Care (POC) and electronic medication administration records, will help you meet residents' needs effectively.

You'll also need to locate and utilize resident face sheets, service plans, physician orders, progress notes, and bowel records. Furthermore, you'll be responsible for calibrating capillary blood glucose (CBG) machines and obtaining and documenting CBG readings. Additionally, you may be delegated tasks such as insulin administration and complex wound care by a Registered Nurse, which you'll complete diligently and accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years preferred experience as a Resident Assistant/Caregiver or CNA.
• Experience dispensing medications in Assisted Living, Residential Care Facility or Long-Term Care setting desirable.
• Maintains current certification in CPR and First Aid. Maintains Food Handler's Card.
• Able to read, write and document appropriately and pay attention to details.
• Good personal interaction skills.
• Able to prioritize multi-demands using initiative, good judgment and a professional attitude.

At Willamette View, we believe in investing in our employees right from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being. You'll be entering a culture of community where both employees and residents are deeply passionate and engaged as owners.

Here are some highlights of the benefits we offer:

• Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental & Life Insurance, along with optional flexible spending accounts and a 401K retirement plan with a match.
• Support for your well-being through access to our fitness center, educational opportunities and scholarships, wellness incentives, and a subsidized food program.
• Enjoy your breaks in the refreshing environment of our 27-acre riverfront campus.
• Take advantage of our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan to rest and recuperate.
• We actively recognize and reward excellence, creativity, and teamwork among our dedicated staff.

Willamette View believes in building a sense of community and inclusivity, both in the relationships we build with our residents and with our own team. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Willamette view is an equal opportunity employer and provides all staff a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Willamette View are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Willamette View will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.