Weekend Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

About the role

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of older adults? Do you thrive in a caring, team-focused environment where your skills and compassion matter every day? 75 State Street is seeking a dedicated Certified Residential Medication Aide/Personal Support Specialist (CRMA/PSS) to provide exceptional care and support for our residents on the weekends. In this hands‑on role, you’ll assist with daily living activities, administer medications, and ensure residents’ safety and comfort. You’ll work closely with nursing staff, maintain accurate records, and help create a respectful, inclusive community. Your commitment will directly support our mission of delivering high‑quality care in a welcoming home.

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities
• Administer medications
• Ensure residents’ safety and comfort
• Work closely with nursing staff
• Maintain accurate records
• Help create a respectful, inclusive community
• Perform caregiving responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Experience working in a senior assisted/independent living residence or in a personal care environment preferred
• Experience working as a caregiver preferred
• Valid 40‑hour CRMA Certification and ability to maintain certification; CNA certification also accepted
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with residents, family, staff, and outside facilities and vendors
• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements
• Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills

• Excellent judgment
• Caring attitude
• Detail oriented
• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team‑player attitude

Benefits

• Employer‑paid health and dental plans
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer‑paid basic life, long‑term and short‑term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits‑eligible employees
• 7 paid holidays
• Up to 3 paid personal days per year
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in the first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

The starting pay range is $20.00–$23.00 per hour plus evening/overnight shift differentials of $1.00–$4.00 per hour depending on shift, resulting in an overall effective range of approximately $21.00–$27.00 per hour.