Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Assisted Living - Full-Time

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC • Shawnee, KS

3h

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide supports residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care. The role includes maintaining and ordering medications, assisting residents with medication needs, documenting medication assistance, and providing help with activities of daily living and basic care. The aide also transports residents around the community, responds to emergencies and requests, and communicates with outside health care professionals as needed.

Requirements

• A valid Certified Medication Aide (CMA) credential in the State of Kansas is required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• All state educational requirements for the position must be met.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and order medications and assist residents with medication needs.
• Transcribe and document information in the Medication Assistance Record.
• Assist residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care with activities of daily living, vital signs, first aid, and wound care.
• Communicate with outside health care professionals as necessary.
• Transport residents within the community to activities, other departments, or dining.
• Respond promptly, appropriately, and safely to emergency calls, resident or visitor requests, and environmental hazards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Other voluntary insurance options for eligible full-time team members.
• 401(k) participation for part-time and full-time team members.
• Paid time off for part-time and full-time team members.
• Holiday pay for part-time and full-time team members.
• Daily Pay for part-time and full-time team members.
• Discounts through Perk Spot for part-time and full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED