Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Northridge Place Memory Care•Lebanon, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide to support residents in the Memory Care community at Northridge Place in Lebanon, Missouri. The role focuses on safe medication administration and hands-on assistance with daily living activities in a secure, home-like environment. The aide works under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and collaborates with nursing staff and caregivers to promote resident safety, comfort, dignity, routine, and person-centered care for people living with memory loss. The position is full time, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift availability, and pays $15.50 to $16.00. Duties include administering prescribed medications in accordance with state regulations and Americare policies, assisting residents with daily activities, documenting care, and helping maintain the community. The work is performed indoors in a Memory Care environment; duties may occasionally include accompanying residents to outdoor or community activities under supervision. Americare describes its culture as supportive, compassionate, team-oriented, and focused on respect, resident well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. The organization offers flexible scheduling, paid time off, daily access to wages, complimentary meals, tuition assistance, health and other insurance benefits, performance-based annual wage increases, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Completion of a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) program that meets state requirements.
Active certification in good standing.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
Compassionate, patient, resident-focused approach to care.
Effective communication and professionalism.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance.
Ability to maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Verify resident identity before medication administration and document dosage, time, and observations.
Monitor residents’ responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions or concerns.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility.
Recognize and report changes in resident condition to charge staff.
Maintain accurate documentation related to resident care, intake, and output as ordered.
Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required.
Provide assistance to coworkers as needed.
Perform light housekeeping, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas.
Answer phones, greet visitors, and assist with tours as requested.
Follow resident-care procedures, including two-person lifts when required.
Use required PPE to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
Participate in company drug testing procedures.