Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Company: Valley West Health Care Center
Location: Eugene
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Position Summary/n The Certified Medication Aide delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. /nEducation, Experience, and Licensure Requirements/n /n - High school diploma or equivalent /n - Graduate of a State approved CNA program /n - Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. /n - One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred /n - CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. /n - Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication Aide /n /nSpecific Job Requirements/n /n - Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action /n - Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility /n - Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department /n - Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation /n - Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. /n - Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information /n - Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures /n - Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training /n /nEssential Functions/n /n - Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in the facility as well as those which may be ordered by the attending physician /n - Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors; when, where, and why they occur; and how they can be prevented. /n - Report medication errors immediately. /n - Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician /n - Chart appropriately and in a timely manner /n - Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor /n - Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients /n - Assist in the evacuation of patients /n - Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance /n - Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment /n - Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team /n - Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours /n - Read, write, speak, and understand the English language /n /n An Equal Opportunity Employer

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