Certified Medication Aide

Grand Living; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours first year

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Grand Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to enhance the resident experience by delivering exceptional daily nursing care per personalized care plans at The Grove in Austin, TX. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs and administering medications under guidance of Health and Wellness leadership.

The role requires a CMA license and a high school diploma, with 1–2 years working with seniors preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Medication Aide license is required.
• 1–2 years experience with seniors preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English to assist with ADLs and communicate in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care and services per each resident’s care plan.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (dressing, eating, grooming, mobility).
• Prepare and administer medications according to provider instructions within the license scope.

Skills

ADL assistance

Medication administration

Emergency communication

Mobility support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medication Aide License

Job description

Grand Living at The Grove
Austin, TX 78731, USA

Description

About Grand Living

Grand Living is changing the way generations embrace life and is quickly becoming an iconic brand in senior hospitality. What began as a vision to create distinctive senior living communities has evolved into a collection of remarkable residences, offering luxury-inspired amenities and extraordinary service to residents and guests. Our communities include gracious apartments, stunning décor and design excellence at every turn, but from the moment you are greeted, you'll experience something far more luxurious than the architecture: our people. Their unparalleled commitment to personal service in every engagement is at the very heart of what we do.

About the Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) / Med Tech is responsible for enhancing the overall Resident experience through the provision of exceptional daily nursing care and service in accordance witheach resident's personalized care plan. The Certified Medication Aide assists with activities of daily living, like dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility needs, as well as preparing and administering medications according to health care provider instructions and within the scope of Grand Living’s license. This is to be handled in The Sterling Touch® friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner, resulting in a high level of Resident satisfaction. The Certified Medication Aide is under the general guidance of the Director of Health and Wellness in accordance with Community standards, processes, procedures, practices and philosophy.

Qualifications and Requirements

The Certified Medication Aide must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1-2 years of experience working with Seniors preferred, but not required.
• Certified Medication Aide License, required.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to provide assistance with ADLs in accordance with each assigned resident’s personalized care plan, observe and provide medication assistance to resident, react and communicate during emergencies, and communicate with other employees, supervisors, residents and guests.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.

Benefits

• 1) a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service
• 2) affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more
• 3) a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution
• 4) automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP)

PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff. Grand Living is a high-end upscale environment including exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements), Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.

At Grand Living, our motto is "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences aren't just accepted, but celebrated.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Medication Aide

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