Certified Residential Medication Aide
About The Position
The Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) safely administers medications to residents in accordance with state regulations, physician orders, facility policies, and the scope of certification. The role supports residents’ health and well-being through accurate medication delivery and a supportive, respectful, and compliant care environment. The CRMA observes residents for side effects, changes in condition, and medication effectiveness; documents medication administration; and promptly reports errors, adverse reactions, or other concerns to nursing staff. The position also supports medication storage, counts, audits, and inventory control, follows infection-control and confidentiality requirements, assists residents with activities of daily living as needed within role scope, and participates in required training and competency evaluations. The employee must maintain current certification and meet state and facility requirements, uphold resident rights and HIPAA and PREA regulations, follow workplace safety and medication procedures, complete required orientation, participate in quality-improvement activities, maintain facility security clearance, and be punctual and dependable for assigned shifts. The role is located at Cumberland County Jail in Portland, Maine, and is full-time on the evening shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) certification in good standing.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic understanding of medication administration principles and resident care.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift as required during shifts.
- Ability to assist residents with mobility as permitted by role and facility policy.
- Manual dexterity sufficient for medication administration and documentation.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic medication administration records (eMAR).
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications to residents as authorized and within the scope of certification.
- Verify medication orders and resident identification before administration.
- Accurately document medication administration and immediately report errors or adverse reactions.
- Observe residents for side effects, changes in condition, or medication effectiveness and report concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintain medication storage areas in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Assist with medication counts, audits, and inventory control.
- Follow infection-control, safety, confidentiality, medication-storage, and controlled-substance policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with residents, nursing staff, supervisors, and healthcare providers.
- Support residents with activities of daily living as needed and within role scope.
- Participate in required training, in-services, competency evaluations, orientation, and ongoing quality-improvement activities.
- Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures and the facility and CFG Health Occurrence Protocol.
- Uphold resident rights, HIPAA, and PREA regulations.
- Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards, trends, and developments related to the role.
- Maintain security clearance and punctuality and dependability for assigned or confirmed shifts.
- Assist as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
