Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (L1MA)

Parkside Assisted Living•Rolla, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our compassionate team at Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care, where your role as a Level 1 Medication Aide makes a real difference every day. We offer a supportive environment, teamwork-focused culture, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with our residents. If you’re passionate about senior care and looking for a place to grow, we’d love to meet you! Americare communities are more than just workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture. We’ve been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report. Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Medication Aide (CMA / Level One Medication Aide – L1MA) to support residents in our Assisted Living Memory Care communities in Missouri. In this role, you’ll safely administer medications under the supervision of licensed staff while providing hands-on support with daily living activities. You’ll help maintain a safe, structured, and home-like environment for residents living with memory loss, while offering support to families and visitors. The Certified Medication Aide (CMA / L1MA) is responsible for administering medications in accordance with Missouri state regulations while assisting residents with activities of daily living in a Memory Care setting. This role functions as part of an interdisciplinary care team and plays a vital role in supporting resident safety, routine, dignity, and quality of life. This role may also be known as: Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Technician (CMT), Med Aide, Level One Medication Aide (L1MA), or Medication Assistant.

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
Willingness to complete Med Level One training at the community , if applicable
Active certification maintained in good standing
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a Memory Care team
Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach to care
Professional communication skills and reliability

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in accordance with Missouri regulations
Verify resident identity prior to 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 (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility
Accurately observe, record, and report resident care, conditions, concerns, and food intake/output
Recognize and report changes in resident condition to charge staff
Complete admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required
Support coworkers by providing assistance as needed
Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas
Answer phone calls, greet visitors, and assist with tours of the community as needed