Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Assisted Living

Aventura Senior Living at Overland Park•Overland Park, KS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Retirement Communities believes in living without limits, aging fearlessly, and sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you! This is a full-time position with varying days and hours, and availability on weekends and holidays may be required. The role involves maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs, transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record, and assisting residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, first aid, wound care, and communication with outside healthcare professionals. Responsibilities also include transporting residents within the community and responding to emergency calls, resident/visitor requests, and environmental hazards.

Requirements

A valid Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in the State of Kansas is required
High School diploma or equivalent is required
All state educational requirements for the position must be met
CPR certification preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an elderly population is preferred
A calm, helpful, and respectful countenance is appreciated

Responsibilities

Maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs
Transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record
Assisting residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care, with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, first aid, wound care, and communication with outside health care professionals as necessary
Transporting residents within the community to activities, other departments, or dining
Responding to emergency calls, resident and/or visitor requests, and environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate, and safe manner