Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Life Care Services•Ames, IA

About The Position

Green Hills is hiring a hospitality-minded Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to assist with medication administration and provide resident care under the direction of the RN or LPN on duty. The role includes accurate charting, following safety procedures, and reporting relevant resident information to the charge nurse. The CMA may also work as a Certified Nursing Assistant when needed. Nursing career paths and opportunities for career development and growth are encouraged. The position is available full-time or part-time. Applicants should indicate their preferred employment schedule and available shifts: first shift, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM; second shift, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM; or third shift, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM. Starting wage is $22.00–$23.00, with additional compensation based on years of experience. A $2.00-per-hour shift differential applies to hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Green Hills Health Care Center provides long-term care and Medicare-certified skilled nursing, along with physical, occupational, speech, and aqua therapy on inpatient and outpatient short-term bases. The organization emphasizes resident care, hospitality, and a Person-Directed Care philosophy.

Requirements

Obtain or be in the process of obtaining Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure.
Successfully complete a State-approved Medication Aide course.
Maintain valid registration with the Direct Care Worker Registry.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
Be able to assist residents during emergencies, including evacuation procedures.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Safely prepare, administer, and chart medications; the aide who prepares a medication must administer it.
Check and prepare each medication dose immediately before administration.
Record medication administration on the resident’s medication administration record.
Discard medication that is refused or otherwise not given and record this on the medication administration record, following policy and procedure for refusals.
Accurately measure pulse and blood pressure and recognize their significance in drug therapy.
Document nursing care accurately after assisting a resident, in accordance with community and regulatory standards.
Promptly report changes in resident condition or reactions to medications to the RN or LPN on duty.
Treat each resident as an individual and address residents respectfully.
Keep resident rooms clean and organized.
Follow the Person-Directed Care philosophy.
Provide care as a Certified Nursing Assistant when needed.