Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Care Initiatives, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Care Initiatives as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and make a difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills in a compassionate environment, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to support your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings

Referral bonus

Dayforce wallet for pay access

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Nursing Assistant in good standing.
• Valid certification as a Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care and support to residents.
• Administer medications as required.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Discretion

Education

Certified Medication Aide certification

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Heritage Specialty Care, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Heritage Specialty Care , a 201-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is now hiring!

Are you a compassionate Certified Medication Aide (CMA) looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, j oin Care Initiatives as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) , where you will provide comprehensive care that truly matters. With over forty (40) skilled nursing communities across Iowa, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) on our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our residents and their loved ones.

Why do CMAs choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons:

• Competitive compensation: Our CMAs earn an extremely competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, PTO, and more.
• Referral bonus: Earn extra cash by referring your friends to join our team.
• Dayforce wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.

What it takes to become a CMA with Care Initiatives:

• Valid certification as a Nursing Assistant in good standing. CNA m ust be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
• Valid certification as a Medication Aide. Medication Aide must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Heritage Specialty Care, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America