Medication Aide / Med Tech (Kansas CMA)

Foundry Commercial•Kansas City, KS

2d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Piper Assisted Living & Memory Care is hiring Full-Time Medication Aides / Med Techs (Kansas CMA) to join our Assisted Living community. Enjoy the benefits of 12-hour shifts, giving you more days off each week while building meaningful relationships with residents in a supportive, resident-focused environment. At The Piper, our Medication Aides are trusted members of the care team who help residents live safely, comfortably, and independently. Unlike hospitals or skilled nursing facilities, you'll have the opportunity to truly know the residents you care for while working alongside a supportive team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence. The Medication Assistant is to provide resident care services including assistance with self-administration of medication, to the residents in the Assisted Living area under the supervision of the Resident Care Director (RCD) according to scheduled duties and assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment.

Requirements

Active Kansas Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification required
High School Diploma or GED required
Successful completion of a Kansas-approved Medication Aide training program
Active status on the Kansas Medication Aide Registry
Strong communication and documentation skills
Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
Passion for serving seniors
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must possess current Medication Training certification.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience with senior adults highly preferred.
May be a Licensed or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA), depending on the state requirements; if licensed or certified, must be in good standing with the state licensing or certifying agency.
Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the State.
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Able to approach all encounters with residents, associates, and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care.
Work closely with and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates to ensure continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents.
Participate in resident activities and lead resident activities as needed.
Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority.
Other job duties assigned – see full job description.