Clatsop Care Center Health District
Location
Astoria, Oregon
Salary
$23 - $30 / HOUR
The Certified Medication Assistant administers non-injectable medications to residents and ensures their comfort and health by following care plans and physician orders. They also maintain medication supplies, report changes in residents' conditions, and support mealtimes.
Candidates must have completed an Oregon State Board of Nursing approved training program for medication administration and have current CPR training. They should also be able to communicate effectively in English and perform physical tasks related to resident care.
The Certified Medication Assistant performs the duty of administering all non-injectable medication to the residents.
Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.
Requirements: Qualificaiton requirements:
Successfully completed an Oregon State Board of Nursing approved training program for the administration of non-injectable medication. Reads, speaks and writes the English language. Performs detailed assignments, works under pressure and relates positively to residents, staff and visitors. Written evidence of current CPR training is on file.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to ambulate, bend, stoop, kneel, squat and move a maximum of 40 pounds during routine care of an assigned Group of Residents for an 12-hour shift. Visual and auditory activity within normal limits with or without prosthetics. Frequent walking. Push and pull wheelchairs and other equipment occasionally. Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies and maintain a calm environment.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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