Certified Medication Assistant

Job Summary

Provides residents with services in accordance with health care provider’s orders regarding administration or assistance with medications and treatments, as per state regulations. Provides direct care to residents following the individualized service plan.

Essential Functions

• Maintains the physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of personnel tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
• Maintains a clean, safe, environment in the community by delegating job responsibilities.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider.
• Observes resident’s responses to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for occurrence of such and notifies supervisor.
• Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures.
• Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure.
• Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
• Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• This includes documentation related to: medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc.
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receives reports on all residents.
• Completes an accurate accounting of all medications, including controlled substances as per policy.
• Aids in the completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of supervisor.
• Provides direct resident care.
• Follows procedure regarding incidents/accidents to residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Certified Nursing Assistant completion and licensure.
• State certified medication aide course is required.
• Experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults.
• Knowledge of dementia, particularly of the Alzheimer's type is helpful.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and gets help when needed.

Education And Experience

• Successful completion of State certified medication aide course and Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Using hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climbing or balancing
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Talking or hearing
• Tasting or smelling
• Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• May involve exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Exposure to latex
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Potential exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infections, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be: Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families. Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members. Industry leader in clinical care. Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional. Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.