Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

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Cedarhurst Senior Living provided pay range

This range is provided by Cedarhurst Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr – $19.00/hr

Cedarhurst of Oakwood, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Full-Time Certified Medication Aide at our Cedarhurst of Oakwood community.

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will promote the delivery of resident care utilizing a team approach in conjunction with resident assistants, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Your role will be as a primary provider of resident care and distribution of medications and, in addition, will be to promote physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

As a Certified Medication Aide, working with the Director of Nursing, you will impact the lives of our residents by:

• Providing direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents. Following individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Performing resident evaluations as required by the state standards/regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
• Observing residents for change in condition and reporting any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Executive Director.
• Providing timely interventions to change of condition and sharing this information with care staff and family as instructed.
• Assisting to complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident.
• Providing interim documentation as required to resident file. Attending all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings.
• Checking and recording vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned.
• Providing for/assisting residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Assisting residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, and responding to urgent calls as needed.
• Participating in oversight and management of medication delivery system to include timely order entry, receipt and tracking, daily MAR documentation, narcotic count, and checking in medications in timely manner as assigned to ensure resident compliance to medication regime. Notifying pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seeking resolution in a timely manner.
• Providing glucose monitoring and administration of insulin (applicable for CMTs and insulin-certified CMAs/L1MA only).
• Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative — willing to go above and beyond to ensure residents\’ needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Remaining flexible and able to work weekends as necessary.

To become a Certified Medication Aide, you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED and current state certification for Certified Medication Technician (CMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required.
• At least one (1) year of related work experience is preferred, preferably in senior care, with a solid understanding of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted Living care and other levels of senior living care.
• Professional conduct at all times, with effective conflict intervention and resolution skills for residents, families, employees, and others.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, and lifting/moving up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior care and understanding of care levels within senior living.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR) systems.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Oakwood, please understand that:

• Our core values include Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable — embodying a true friendship with those we serve.
• Being part of Cedarhurst of Oakwood means doing The Friend’s Work: reassuring, energizing, and inspiring older adults.
• We value our team as our greatest asset, offering extensive training and development opportunities.
• We promote from within and seek team members eager to grow with us.
• We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, life, long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after 1 year).
• Our highest priorities are the health and safety of residents, families, and staff. Employment offers are conditioned on background checks, drug testing, TB testing, and PPE use when required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage discussion of potential accommodations.

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