Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Memory Care

United Methodist Communities • Ocean City, NJ

6d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide supports residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in the memory care neighborhood at The Shores, a United Methodist Communities retirement community in Ocean City, New Jersey. The aide administers medications and assigned treatments under the direction of a licensed nurse, observes and documents residents’ responses, and communicates concerns or changes in condition to the nursing team. The role also provides hands-on assistance with personal care, mobility, dining, comfort, and daily routines while encouraging residents’ independence and helping maintain a safe, supportive environment. Clear communication with residents, families, and colleagues supports continuity and coordination of care. This is a part-time night-shift position with holiday and weekend rotation. Offers are contingent on passing a drug test and background check; a flu vaccination is required, with medical and religious exemptions available upon request.

Requirements

• Active New Jersey Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification from the New Jersey Department of Health.
• Active New Jersey Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for people living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments assigned by the licensed nurse in accordance with community procedures and state regulations.
• Observe residents after medication administration, document findings, and promptly communicate concerns or changes in condition.
• Provide hands-on support with daily routines, including personal care, mobility assistance, dining, and comfort needs.
• Encourage residents’ independence and help create a safe, supportive living environment.
• Maintain clear communication with residents, families, and team members to support continuity of care.
• Share updates, observations, and resident concerns with the nursing team to support timely follow-up and care coordination.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group life and voluntary life insurance.
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts.
• $2.00 per hour extra for evening and night shifts; some benefits are dependent on position, shift, and hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed