Part Time Certified Medication Assistant

About the role

Join our healthcare team as a Medication Assistant (MA), providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living support in a senior care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility using proper techniques.
• Administering prescribed medications delegated by a licensed nurse, documenting outcomes, and communicating resident condition changes.
• Monitoring vital signs, collecting non-invasive specimens, and providing psycho-social support.
• Supporting residents with meals, snacks, and hydration, and assisting with housekeeping and laundry tasks.
• Participating in wellness and recreational programs to promote resident engagement.
• Completing department-specific competency training and maintaining required certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Current CNA and CMA certifications as required by state regulations.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing education, with at least 12 hours of annual continuing education.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required.

Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of age-appropriate care and transfer techniques.
• Strong communication skills for effective resident and team interactions.
• Ability to follow care plans, document accurately, and respond to changing resident needs.
• Willingness to work evening shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.