Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Community: Westport Estates Memory Care Community – Assisted Living in Marshall, MO
About the role
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) supports residents in our Memory Care community by administering prescribed medications under licensed nursing supervision and assisting with daily living activities in a secure, home-like setting. This role promotes comfort, dignity, and consistent care for residents living with memory loss.
This role may also be known as Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Technician (CMT), Med Aide, Level One Medication Aide (L1MA), or Medication Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications under the supervision of licensed nursing staff
- Verify resident identity prior to medication administration and document dosage, time, and observations
- Monitor residents for medication responses and promptly report adverse reactions or concerns
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility
- Recognize and report changes in resident condition to charge staff
- Maintain accurate documentation related to resident care, intake, and output as ordered
- Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required
- Support coworkers by providing assistance as needed
- Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas
- Answer phones, greet visitors, and assist with tours as requested
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Completion of a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) program that meets state requirements
- Active certification in good standing
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
- Compassionate, patient, and resident-focused approach to care
- Effective communication and professionalism
Physical Demands
- Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
- Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance
- Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.
Safety Requirements
- Follow proper resident care procedures, including two-person lifts when required
- Utilize required PPE to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
- Participate in company drug testing procedures
Work Environment
This role is performed in an indoor Memory Care environment with appropriate lighting and ventilation. Duties may occasionally include accompanying residents to outdoor or community activities under supervision.
Pay
$15.50 per hour
Schedule
Nights shift. Positions available: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition and appreciation through Award Co.
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
- Daily access to wages
- Complimentary meals while on duty
- Tuition assistance for career development
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Annual wage increases based on performance
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Make a meaningful impact every day in a supportive, small-town community where care feels like family
- Grow your career in an environment where you're appreciated and empowered
- Work with a team guided by RISING values: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, Growth
- Consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report
- Impactful work with plenty of hugs and smiles for residents
- Supportive, compassionate team that values teamwork and respect
- Exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Fun, engaging, and inclusive environment with lasting friendships and memorable experiences
- Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance
- Close-knit, family-like atmosphere