Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Legend Senior Living®; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance $15,000

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Discretionary Scholarship program

Annual evaluations/raises

Job summary

Legend Senior Living® in Florida is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support our nursing team. You will coordinate medication administration and assist residents with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and wellbeing.

The role requires CMA certification as per state regulations and involves evening/weekend shifts as needed, with emphasis on safety and compassionate care for our residents.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medications for all assigned residents.
• Provide daily care including personal care, grooming, hygiene, meals, and housekeeping.
• Monitor residents’ comfort and respond promptly to needs.
• Document daily shift reports and resident records.
• Communicate urgent needs and concerns clearly to Health Care Director.
• Manage tasks within the assigned shift to ensure smooth care delivery.

Skills

Certified Medication Aide

Education

CMA Certification

Job description

Why we should be your “home away from home”

• What associates say: A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 7 years in a row!
• Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
• Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
• Company snapshot: A family business for 30 years, Legend has seen 63% property growth in the past several years! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the nursing team as a Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A.). You will make a difference in the lives of residents by coordinating their medication administration and assisting them with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with Medications for all assigned residents
• Assisting with the daily care of the residents, including: Personal care, grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals.
• Monitoring the resident’s physical and emotional comfort and responding as needed
• Documenting completed tasks such as: Daily shift report, resident records and negotiated service agreement
• Confidentially communicating clearly to other staff, such as: Urgent needs for the next shift and all concerns to the Health Care Director
• Demonstrating the ability to manage assigned tasks within the scheduled shift

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $15,000
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)
• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

Bonus Opportunities

• Employee referrals
• Employee of the month/year
• Resident tour (move-in)

Requirements

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) as required by state regulations

Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company’s discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed.