Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

About the role

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) supports residents in our Memory Care community by administering prescribed medications and assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications under the supervision of licensed nursing staff
• Verify resident identity prior to medication administration and document dosage, time, and observations
• Maintain accurate documentation related to resident care, intake, and output as ordered
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility
• Recognize and report changes in resident condition to charge staff
• 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
• Completion of a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) program that meets state requirements
• Active certification in good standing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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