Certified Medication Aide

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

PTO and volunteer hours

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Well-Being programs

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support residents with daily living and medication administration. Earn a starting rate of $18.00/hour with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for full-time or $750 for part-time schedules.

Full-time shifts are 8 hours with weekend options; onsite care centers and a comprehensive benefits package are provided. Requirements include CNA and Medication Administration certifications, plus CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires CNA certification and Medication Administration certification.
• Prior CNA experience preferred (1 year).
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications according to care plans.
• Support residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional and clinical needs.
• Implement residents’ personal care plans with respect for preferences.
• Collaborate with clinical team to address residents’ needs promptly.

Skills

Certified Medication Aide

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Education

CNA Certification

Medication Administration Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Location:

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMAs). Our CMAs support our residents in all aspects of daily living, providing person-centered care to ensure we meet all of our resident’s needs.

Compensation: Starting at $18.00/hour, Commensurate with experience

Sign-On Bonus Available! Earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus for full-time schedules or a $750 sign-on bonus for part-time schedules. The bonus is paid in two installments during your first 30 days and after 90 days of employment

Schedule: Full-Time: 8 hour shifts, weekend option available!

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

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How you will make an impact

• Supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs
• Assisting residents in activities of daily living
• Implementing residents personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging
• Providing assistance with resident activities and programs
• Working with the clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed in a timely matter
• Administration of medication to residents

What you will need

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current CNA certification for the state in which you are working
• Current certification for Medication Administration - per state requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of CNA experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 years of Medication Administration experience preferred
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Kansas, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Tallgrass Creek helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.