Certified Medication Aide

United Methodist Communities; Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Shift differential

Job summary

The Shores, a UMC Community in Ocean City, NJ, seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for overnight, part-time care in memory care. Pay ranges from $23.00 to $25.55 per hour, with a $2.00 hourly shift differential for evenings/nights.

Enjoy a stable weekend schedule and comprehensive benefits. Join a compassionate memory care team dedicated to residents with dementia, under the oversight of licensed nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey CMA certification from the NJ Department of Health.
• Active New Jersey CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the licensed nurse, following procedures and state regulations.
• Observe residents after medication administration and document findings.
• Provide hands-on support with daily routines including personal care, mobility, dining, and comfort needs.
• Encourage resident independence while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.
• Maintain clear communication with residents, families, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Share updates and concerns with the nursing team to support timely follow-up.

Skills

CMA certification

CNA certification

Dementia care experience

Job description

Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care

$23 - $25.55 per hour, based on experience | Part-Time

The Shores, a UMC Community

2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Join our Memory Care team at The Shores in Ocean City. This part-time overnight opportunity offers $23.00-$25.55 per hour, based on experience, plus applicable shift differentials. Enjoy a consistent every-weekend schedule.

About the Community

The Shores is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Our Memory Care team plays an essential role in supporting residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, creating a safe, comforting, and supportive environment every day.

What you'll do

• Administer medications and treatments assigned by the licensed nurse, following community procedures and state regulations
• Observe residents after medication administration, document findings, and promptly communicate any concerns or changes in condition
• Provide hands-on support with daily routines, including personal care, mobility assistance, dining, and comfort needs
• Encourage residents’ independence while helping create a safe, supportive living environment
• Maintain clear communication with residents, families, and fellow team members to ensure continuity of care
• Share updates, observations, and resident concerns with the nursing team to support timely follow-up and care coordination

What you need

Required:

• Active New Jersey Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification from the NJ Department of Health.
• Active New Jersey CNA certification

Preferred

• Experience caring for people living with dementia

Pay and benefits

• $23.00 to $25.55 per hour, based on experience
• $2.00 per hour extra for evening and night shifts
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and online learning
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts
• Some benefits are position,shiftand hours dependent

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Night shift, every weekend

Why UMC

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.