Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - 2nd Shift
About The Position
At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here. We’ll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.
Requirements
- High school graduate or successful completion of GED.
- Must have worked at least 2,000 hours as a nurse aide in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility during the two years prior.
- Participates in learning and development opportunities.
- Attends all required in-service training and departmental meetings.
- Successful completion of a Michigan state approved nurse assistant certification course or other education that meets state certification requirements.
- Must hold current nurse assistant certification in Michigan.
- Completion of a Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - approved Medication Aide training program
- Successful completion of the state CMA competency exam
- Current listing on the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry as CMA
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 2,000 hours of qualifying work experience within the past two years (for those seeking CMA certification sponsorship)
Responsibilities
- Administer non-parenteral medications (oral, topical, inhalation, and mucosal) as delegated by a licensed nurse
- Document medication administration accurately and promptly
- Observe residents for adverse reactions or side effects and immediately report findings to a licensed nurse
- Adhere to the “Five Rights” of medication administration
- Assist residents with ADLs when not administering medications
- Maintain medication security and proper storage procedures
- Participate in shift reports and interdisciplinary communication
- Comply with infection control, safety, and resident rights standards
- Support Resthaven’s mission, values, and standards of excellence
- Learn and know individualized care plans for residents and provide services to resident according to care plan.
- Aide in total care of grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, turning, repositioning, or other needs.
- Lift, move, and transport residents.
- Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services.
- Clean and sanitize workrooms, equipment, and resident units.
- Ensure compliance with established infection control procedures.
- Observe, chart, and report changes in resident condition or behavior to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
- Answer resident’s requests for service promptly.
- Assist with various tasks including vital signs, resident’s weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, etc.
- Float between all units depending on the need.
- Assumes all other position related responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus of $5,000 for Full-Time & $2,500 for Part-Time with Valid CMA Certificate
- CMA certification cost covered and training provided for eligible CNAs
- NOM I Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full-time employees
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 6 months
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
