Certified Medication Aide — 4-Hour Memory Care Shifts

The Village of St. Edward; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low resident/patient to staff ratios

Wellness programs with rewards

Monthly staff recognition

Employee recognition programs

Community involvement events

Family friendly events

Job summary

The Village of St. Edward is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for 4-hour shifts (7am-11am or 7pm-11pm) at our Wadsworth campus. The CMA provides personal care and administers medications under nurse direction in a Memory Care/ Assisted Living setting.

Candidates must have a current Medication Aide Certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing, be 18+, and have reliable transportation. STNA in Ohio is preferred; lifting ability and compassionate communication are essential for resident

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years full-time experience as a Resident Assistant in Assisted Living/Memory Care.
• Preferred STNA in Ohio.
• Current Medication Aide Certification approved by Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently and more with assistance.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach; infection control awareness.
• Effective therapeutic communication and professional empathy.
• Willingness to work every other weekend/holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide for personal care needs of residents as delegated by the nurse.
• Monitor resident conditions and report changes to supervising staff.
• Administer certain medications under direction of LPN/RN.
• Document observations and assist in emergency responses as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in Ohio

Medication Aide Certification (Ohio Board of Nursing)

Job description

The Village of St. Edward is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for 4-hour shifts (7am-11am or 7pm-11pm) at our Wadsworth campus. The CMA provides personal care and administers medications under nurse direction in a Memory Care/ Assisted Living setting.

Candidates must have a current Medication Aide Certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing, be 18+, and have reliable transportation. STNA in Ohio is preferred; lifting ability and compassionate communication are essential for resident