Certified Medication Aide

Sterling • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Grand Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to provide compassionate, personalized care and help create exceptional daily experiences for residents in a luxury senior living community. The role supports residents’ independence, dignity, wellness, and quality of life through assistance with daily living, medication administration within the employee’s certification and scope of practice, and meaningful relationships with residents and families. Team members may support memory care, community activities, wellness programs, dining experiences, and special events while working with Health & Wellness, Culinary, Lifestyle, and Hospitality teams. Accurate documentation and respectful, timely, professional service are essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Medication Technician credentials, as required by state and assignment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and genuine desire to enhance the lives of others.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to communicate effectively with residents, guests, supervisors, and team members.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull, and remain active throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience administering medication, highly preferred.
• One or more years of experience assisting with activities of daily living, highly preferred.
• One or more years of experience working with seniors, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, eating, grooming, personal hygiene, mobility, communication, and toileting.
• Support residents in accordance with personalized care plans while promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Administer medications safely and accurately within certification and scope of practice.
• Provide medication assistance in accordance with state regulations and community policies when appropriately licensed and assigned.
• Observe residents and communicate changes or concerns to the nursing team.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families and help create a warm, engaging atmosphere.
• Participate in community activities, wellness programs, dining experiences, and special events.
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness, Culinary, Lifestyle, and Hospitality teams to deliver an exceptional resident experience.
• Submit accurate documentation for all services provided or declined.
• Deliver professional, respectful, timely, and personalized care.
• Help create an environment where every resident feels valued and cared for.

Benefits

• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members; accrual details vary by status and length of service.
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options for eligible full-time team members.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% when the employee contributes 5%.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions for team members enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage for eligible full-time team members.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Earned Wage Access for eligible full-time and part-time team members.
• Complimentary team member meals, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Access to Grand Spa and Fitness facilities during designated times.
• Opportunities for internal career growth.

What This Job Offers

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