Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (L1MA)
Community: Ashland Villa – Assisted Living Memory Care in Ashland, MO
About the role
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA / Level One Medication Aide – L1MA) supports residents in our Memory Care setting by safely administering medications under licensed supervision and assisting with daily living activities. This role helps maintain a safe, structured, and home-like environment for residents living with memory loss, while offering support to families and visitors.
This position 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 in accordance with Missouri regulations
- 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 (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility
- Accurately observe, record, and report resident care, conditions, concerns, and food intake/output
- Recognize and report changes in resident condition to charge staff
- Complete admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required
- Support coworkers by providing assistance as needed
- Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas
- Answer phone calls, greet visitors, and assist with tours of the community as needed
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a Certified Medication Aide / Med Level One course with certification in the State of Missouri
- Willingness to complete Med Level One training at the community, if applicable
- Active certification maintained in good standing
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a Memory Care team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
- Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach to care
- Professional communication skills and reliability
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 include accompanying residents to supervised indoor or outdoor activities.
Pay
Starting at $15.50 per hour.
Schedule
Part-time, evenings with rotating weekends.
Benefits
- Recognition and appreciation with meaningful shout outs
- Family atmosphere with a close-knit community
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) plan
- Daily access to wages for flexibility
- Complimentary meals while on duty
- Tuition assistance for career development
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Annual wage increases based on performance
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Supportive leadership and team culture
- Career growth opportunities for professional and personal advancement
- Fun, engaging, and inclusive work environment
- Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance
Why you’ll love working here
At Americare, our RISING Team Values guide everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, Growth. We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day. Americare communities are more than just workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture. We’ve been 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: Make a difference every day, receive plenty of hugs, and put a smile on residents’ faces
- Supportive community: Be part of a compassionate team that values teamwork and respect
- Career growth: Opportunities for advancement, whether you're new or experienced
- Fun and engaging environment: Work hard, have fun, and create lasting friendships