Certified Medication Aide | 2nd & 3rd Shift

Resthaven; Holland (MI); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

No Mandatory Overtime

Agency-Free Care Teams

NOMI Health Insurance

On-Site Clinic

Tuition Reimbursement

Mission-Driven Culture

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Descripción de la vacante

Resthaven seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift to administer routine medications to residents under licensed supervision. Eligible CNAs achieving CMA certification are encouraged, with a sign-on bonus for full-time and part-time hires.

The role requires Michigan CMA certification and adherence to state regulations. Pay ranges from $19.50–$22.29 per hour plus shift differential, with compensation based on experience and licensure.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have completed 2,000 hours as a nurse aide in the past two years.

Responsabilidades

• Administer non-parenteral medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Document medication administration accurately and promptly.
• Observe residents for adverse reactions and report to a licensed nurse.
• Adhere to the Five Rights of medication administration.
• Assist residents with ADLs when not administering medications.
• Maintain medication security and proper storage procedures.
• Participate in shift reports and interdisciplinary communication.
• Comply with infection control, safety, and resident rights standards.

Conocimientos

Medication administration

Documentation

Observation of reactions

Five Rights

Educación

High school diploma or GED

2,000 hours nurse aide experience

Descripción del empleo

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) | 2nd and 3rd Shift

Sign-On Bonus of $5,000 for Full-Time & $2,500 for Part-Time with Valid CMA Certificate

Don't have your CMA certification yet? No problem! If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and have completed 2,000 hours of qualifying work experience within the past two years, we'll cover the cost of your CMA certification and provide the training you need to succeed.

At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose.As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here. We’ll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Position Summary:

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who has completed a state-approved medication aide training program and is responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state regulations. The CMA works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and supports the care team in maintaining a safe, effective, and person-centered medication management process.

Pay Range

• $19.50 - $22.29 + Shift Differential
  • Pay is based on experience and applicable licensure

Employment Type & Schedule

• Full-Time
  • 1st Shift (7:00am - 3:30pm)
  • 2nd Shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm)
  • 3rd Shift (11:00pm - 7:30am)

Why Join Resthaven?

• No Mandatory Overtime (No Mandation)
• Agency-Free Care Teams
• NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full-time employees
• Free On-Site Clinic – Convenient access to healthcare
• Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after just 6 months of employment
• Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a team centered around purpose, compassion, and community
• Career Growth & Advancement – Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within the organization
• Meaningful Work Every Day – Build relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents

Essential Responsibilities as a CMA

• Administer non-parenteral medications (oral, topical, inhalation, and mucosal) as delegated by a licensed nurse
• Document medication administration accurately and promptly
• Observe residents for adverse reactions or side effects and immediately report findings to a licensed nurse
• Adhere to the “Five Rights” of medication administration
• Assist residents with ADLs when not administering medications
• Maintain medication security and proper storage procedures
• Participate in shift reports and interdisciplinary communication
• Comply with infection control, safety, and resident rights standards
• Support Resthaven’s mission, values, and standards of excellence
• Learn and know individualized care plans for residents and provide services to resident according to care plan.
• Aide in total care of grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, turning, repositioning, or other needs.
• Lift, move, and transport residents.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services.
• Clean and sanitize workrooms, equipment, and resident units.
• Ensure compliance with established infection control procedures.
• Observe, chart, and report changes in resident condition or behavior to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
• Answer resident’s requests for service promptly.
• Assist with various tasks including vital signs, resident’s weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, etc.
• Float between all units depending on the need.
• Assumes all other position related responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Training, Experience

• High school graduate or successful completion of GED.
• Must have worked at least 2,000 hours as a nurse aide in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility during the two years prior.
• Participates in learning and development opportunities.
• Attends all required in-service training and departmental meetings.

Required Licenses, Registration, and/or Certifications

• Successful completion of a Michigan state approved nurse assistant certification course or other education that meets state certification requirements.
• Must hold current nurse assistant certification in Michigan.
• Completion of a Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - approved Medication Aide training program
• Successful completion of the state CMA competency exam
• Current listing on the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry as CMA