Certified Medication Aide

prc; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. You will support nursing staff to promote resident wellbeing.

This role requires current CMA certification, CPR/First Aid, and weekend availability. Long-term care experience is preferred; strong organizational and teamwork skills are essential in a caring, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Current CMA certification as per state regulations.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Assist with personal care, housekeeping, and daily activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, other departments, residents and families to support wellbeing.
• Provide care and participate in social-recreational activities as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement plans plus a generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Life Insurance

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to be responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community. The Medication Aide collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training as assigned and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification of position.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Opportunities for full-time hours.

Available shifts: evenings or nights.