Certified Medication Aide: Caring Impact + Benefits

Pillarseniorcare; Waterloo, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $21.25/hr

Pickup bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Vacation

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Work environment

Staff recognition

Job summary

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our caregiving team in Waterloo. The role requires a 60-hour CMA certification and CPR certification, with 1st shift hours 6:00am to 2:00pm to support residents with daily med administration and care plans.

You will work closely with physicians and staff to ensure quality care, document accurately, and participate in ongoing staff recognition and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE Certified Medication Aide (60 hours) certification from a credited school.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ needs and develop/ follow individual care plans.
• Administer medications and direct care as prescribed.
• Communicate changes in residents’ status to physicians, staff and family.
• Document appropriately as needed in PCC.
• Ensure quality care via CMA processes and guidelines.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate authority.
• Move medication carts and assist residents as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Certified Medication Aide Iowa 60 hour class

Job description

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our caregiving team in Waterloo. The role requires a 60-hour CMA certification and CPR certification, with 1st shift hours 6:00am to 2:00pm to support residents with daily med administration and care plans.

You will work closely with physicians and staff to ensure quality care, document accurately, and participate in ongoing staff recognition and growth opportunities.