Certified Medication Aide CMA

Fox Trail Memory Care; Cresskill (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Fox Trail Memory Care in Cresskill, NJ is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join a small, attentive team. This per diem role offers a stable schedule and a chance to make a real difference in residents' daily lives.

You will administer medications, monitor residents, communicate with nurses and families, and support daily routines in memory-care settings. English fluency and CMA certification are required; the ideal candidate works well in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.
• Minimum age 18.
• English communication skills.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Monitor residents closely and report changes promptly.
• Stay in close communication with nurses, families, and the broader care team.
• Support residents through daily routines within a memory‑care setting.

Skills

CMA certification

English communication

Team-oriented

Job description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) | Senior Living
$20.00–$22.00/hour | Per Diem, as needed
Fox Trail Memory Care | Cresskill, NJ

Ready for a CMA role where your skills are genuinely valued, not just a shift to cover? At Fox Trail Memory Care in Cresskill, you'll join a small, tight-knit team with dependable scheduling and real support behind you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Small-Scale Community: An intimate, personal setting — not a large institutional facility
• Lower Ratios: More genuine attention and time for every resident
• Leadership That’s Present: A hands‑on, team‑first culture without the agency‑style chaos
• Genuine Connections: Build lasting relationships with residents day after day
• Flexible Scheduling: Per diem, as needed
• Competitive Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00/hour, based on experience

What You’ll Do

• Administer medications accurately and safely
• Monitor residents closely and report changes promptly
• Stay in close communication with nurses, families, and the broader care team
• Support residents through daily routines within a memory‑care setting

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification
• Minimum age 18
• English communication skills
• A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset

Benefits for Qualified Employees

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Optional supplemental insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.