Certified Medication Aide (Care Associate) Part Time

Erickson Senior Living; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend differential

Food discount

Onsite medical centers

PTO + volunteer hours

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living in Springfield, VA is seeking a Certified Medication Aide / Care Associate. You administer medications, assist with daily living, and help create personalized care plans for residents who value comfort and home-like support.

New grads welcome and teamwork is essential for compassionate, resident-centered care. Qualified applicants hold active VA Nurse Aide and Medication Aide licenses with the DHP; sign-on bonuses and weekend differentials enhance

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Aide license in Virginia.
• Active Medication Aide license in Virginia.
• License number registered with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP).

Responsibilities

• Administer medications with care and attention.
• Assist with daily activities and independence.
• Create personalized care plans focused on each resident.
• Encourage participation in activities that enrich residents' lives.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to meet residents' needs promptly and compassionately.
• Provide person-centered support addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and clinical needs.

Skills

Nurse Aide license

Medication Aide license

Job description

Location:

Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living

As a Certified Medication Aide / Care Associate (M), you’ll provide compassionate, person-centered care, helping residents with all aspects of daily living. You’ll work closely with our team to ensure each resident’s needs are met with kindness and respect, making sure they feel comfortable, valued, and at home. New grads welcome!

What We Offer

• Compensation: Starts at $21.00 up to 25.00 per hour based on experience, plus shift differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts.
• Sign on bonus: $5,000.00 sign on bonus offered for qualifying schedules. Eligibility for bonus: Current Nurse Aide and Medication Aide certifications in the State of Virginia prior to hire with Erickson Senior Living.
• Special weekend program: Earn an additional $6.00 per hour for schedules which include every weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
• Flexible Float program: Earn an additional $4.00 per hour on top of hourly rate and shift differential for flexible float program.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age & onsite CVS Pharmacy, with discounts, for easy access to life’s necessities
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
• 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

Help people live better lives by:

• Support residents by administering their medication with care and attention.
• Assist with daily activities, helping residents maintain their independence and comfort.
• Create a personalized care experience by implementing plans that focus on what makes each resident feel comfortable, valued, and at home.
• Encourage participation in fun and engaging activities that enrich residents' lives and bring joy to their day.
• Collaborate with our caring clinical team to ensure residents' needs are met promptly and with compassion.
• Provide person-centered support—helping meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and clinical needs of each resident.

What You Will Need

• Active Nurse Aide and Medication Aide licenses in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required. Candidates must have license number registered with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP).

Greenspring is a beautiful 58-acre continuing care retirement community in Springfield, Virginia. 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. Greenspring 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.