Certified Medication Aide

Join Our Team: Certified Medication Aide

Cedar Sinai Park, Portland, OR

About Us

At Cedar Sinai Park, we prioritize person-first care, honoring individuality, dignity, and connection through care that feels like family. Our mission has never wavered: to provide comfort, independence, and dignity rooted in Jewish values of love, honor, and respect. We're committed to supporting each person's journey, from in-home support to assisted living, adult day services, and skilled nursing.

Summary

Responsible for administering non-injectable medications as prescribed by the physician under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists in the care activities of an assigned group of residents; to ensure the Robison Jewish Health Center goal of providing care to our residents in an atmosphere of comfort, independence, and dignity.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provides direct resident care as required by the Nursing Supervisor, for example, feeding residents, aiding with toileting needs; assisting the floor Certified Nursing Assistants with their tasks when required.
Administers routine non-injectable medications to assigned residents as ordered by the physician, and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Set up and maintain a regular schedule of appropriate activities for residents referred to restorative therapy, including but not limited to ambulation, grooming and hygiene, and self-feeding.
Carries out ambulation programs, range of motion programs maintenance exercise programs, and activities of daily living training programs, including dressing, grooming and hygiene.

Required Skills/Abilities

Consistent execution of quality customer service. Maintains and demonstrates ethical conduct. Able to effectively communicate with geriatric and/or confused residents and a variety of other people such as family members, visitors, vendors, Private Duty Residents, and staff. Positive and constructive attitude. Demonstrated knowledge of body mechanics and safe feeding techniques. Consistently able to do repetitive detail work. Comprehension of medical terminology, advanced keyboard/computer skills; basic working knowledge of office equipment such as copier, printer; and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.

Required Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an approved Nurses Assistant and Medication program required.
1-3 years’ similar experience required.
Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the State of Oregon and Medication Aide Certification required, with proof of having passed the Oregon State Board of Nursing Medication Aide examination. Must be in good standing with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Current CPR or BLS certification.

Here are some reasons you will want to work at Cedar Sinai Park!

We are a community-based, residential senior living, skilled nursing and long-term care organization with a dedicated workforce
Beautiful 27-acre campus with free parking for employees
We have a great culture of love-honor-respect, teamwork, and wonderful residents!
Every employee on campus receives a free meal on each shift worked!
Great benefits! Health (low/high deductibles), dental, life, LTD, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement
Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
At no cost to employee: Long-term disability, life, Employee Assistance Program
10 days of paid vacation accrued during the first year, then 15 days after 2 years
3 floating holidays
Employee Referral Bonus ($1000)

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and service to seniors, submit your application today! We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Cedar Sinai Park.

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