Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (L1MA)
Americare Senior Living · Poplar Bluff, MO · 4 days ago
HealthcareInternship
About the role
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA / L1MA) supports residents in our Assisted Living Memory Care communities in Missouri. This role functions as part of an interdisciplinary care team and plays a vital role in supporting resident safety, routine, dignity, and quality of life.
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
- Maintain a safe, structured, and home-like environment for residents living with memory loss
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- 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, 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
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
Benefits
- Recognition and Appreciation: Meaningful shout outs and recognition
- Familial Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home
- Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax
- Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it
- Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work
- Tuition Assistance: Support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
- Earn More: Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
- 401(k) Plan: Company contributions secure your future