Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (L1MA)

St. Francis Park Assisted Living•Kennett, MO

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Medication Aide (CMA / Level One Medication Aide – L1MA) to support residents in its Assisted Living Memory Care community in Missouri. The aide administers medications in accordance with Missouri regulations under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, while helping residents with activities of daily living. The role supports resident safety, routine, dignity, and quality of life, and may include assisting families and visitors. The position is at St. Francis Park in Kennett, Missouri, and is part-time on nights. The work takes place indoors in a Memory Care environment with appropriate lighting and ventilation; duties may include accompanying residents to supervised indoor or outdoor activities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Certified Medication Aide / Med Level One course with certification in the State of Missouri.
Maintain active certification in good standing.
Willingness to complete Med Level One training at the community, if applicable.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a Memory Care team.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
Compassionate, patient, resident-centered approach to care.
Professional communication skills and reliability.
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.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications under licensed nursing staff supervision and in accordance with Missouri regulations.
Verify resident identity before medication administration and document dosage, time, and observations.
Monitor residents’ medication responses and promptly report adverse reactions or concerns.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility.
Observe, record, and report resident care, conditions, concerns, and food intake and output.
Recognize and report changes in residents’ conditions to charge staff.
Complete admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required.
Assist coworkers as needed.
Clean resident rooms and common areas.
Answer phone calls, greet visitors, and assist with community tours as needed.
Follow resident care 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.