Certified Medication Aide

Sagora Senior Living; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

On-Demand Pay

Discounts program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for our Lyndale Edmond community. The CMA administers and dispenses medications, assists residents with daily living, and supports their wellbeing and dignity. Starting pay is $17.23 per hour, with shifts from 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 4 days on/2 days off; PRN on other shifts.

Full-time status at Lyndale Edmond, OK. Join a team focused on Residents First, with a history of being a Great Place to Work.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and meet state certification requirements.
• Caring, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Six months of work experience in a retirement community setting is preferred.
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Administer and accurately record medication administration as prescribed by a resident's physician under supervision of a nurse.
• Obtain, record, and report resident vital signs.
• Manage supply of medications and ensure proper storage.
• Provide accounting for medications ordered, received, stored, and administered.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including personal care, mobility, and safety.

Education

CMA certification

Job description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Are you a compassionate and dependable individual who is looking for a career that means something? Do you have a passion for serving others and a desire to know you are making a difference? If so, we have a position for you! Sagora Senior Living is in search of a caring and hard-working Certified Medication Aide to join our team! CMAs administer and dispense medication, provide personal care, and assist our residents by prioritizing their wellbeing and ensuring they maintain their dignity and independence. Are you up for the challenge?

Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Core Values

are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words - Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members


• On-Demand Pay - request a pay advance!


• Discount and rewards program - use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!


• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance


• Flex Spending Account


• Dependent Care Flex Plan


• Health Savings Account


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!


• Paid time off and Holiday pay


• Team Member Assistance Program - counseling services at the other end of the phone!


• Discounted Meal Tickets


• Referral Bonus Program - earn money for referring your friends!


• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)


• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details

Community Name: Lyndale Edmond

Address: 1225 Lakeshore Dr.

Phone number: [phone]

Status: Full-time, PRN

Shift(s): 7a-3p; 3p-11p; 4 days on 2 days off. PRN all shifts.

Starting Pay: $17.23 per hour

What does a CMA at Sagora do?

• Administer and accurately record administration of medications as prescribed by a resident's physician(s) in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal guidelines under supervision of a nurse


• Obtain, record, and report resident vital signs


• Manage supply of medications


• Provide accounting for all medications ordered, received, stored, and administered


• Care for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of our residents


• Assist residents with activities of daily living including wardrobe, personal hygiene, and mobility


• Aid in daily tasks such as housekeeping, use of telephone, laundry, transportation, and mail delivery


• Observe and report changes in residents' condition and status


• Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents


• Assist in dining including escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up

What do you need to be a CMA?

• Must be certified as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and meet the state's specific certification requirements


• The ideal candidate will be caring, organized, and able to multi-task


• Six months of work experience in a retirement community setting is preferred


• Candidate must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in English

Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.