Part Time Certified Medication Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic health care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support
• Helping with transfers, repositioning, and mobility exercises
• Food preparation, assisting residents during meals, and maintaining a positive dining experience
• Administering prescribed medications within scope
• Documenting care outcomes and communicating changes to the nursing team
• Collecting specimens
• Providing housekeeping and laundry services
• Encouraging residents' participation in wellness and recreational activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
• Must complete annual competency testing and continuing education
• Certification requirements vary by state, including CNA and CMA certifications, with ongoing maintenance required

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance programs

Schedule

• Evening shifts
• Every other weekend and holiday work
• Additional night and weekend differentials