Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Waldron Place Memory Care • Hutchinson, KS

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support residents in the Memory Care community at Waldron Place in Hutchinson, Kansas. The CMA helps ensure safe medication administration and provides hands-on support with activities of daily living in a secure, home-like environment. Working under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, the CMA promotes residents’ comfort, dignity, safety, and consistent, person-centered care.

The role includes administering prescribed medications in accordance with state regulations and Americare policies, monitoring and reporting residents’ responses, assisting with daily care, and maintaining required documentation. The position is full-time, with evening shifts and rotating weekends. The posting lists pay starting at $15.50–$18.50 per hour and notes a $2.00 night-shift and weekend differential.

The indoor work environment is a Memory Care setting with appropriate lighting and ventilation. Duties may occasionally include accompanying residents to outdoor or community activities under supervision.

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 for medication responses 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 and safety procedures, including two-person lifts when required; use required PPE; report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation; and participate in company drug testing procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off through a competitive PTO plan.
• Daily access to wages.
• Complimentary meals while working.
• Tuition assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Recognition and appreciation through meaningful shout-outs and recognition.

What This Job Offers

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