Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Legend Senior Living®; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Shift differential

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Performance appraisals

Continuing education

Scholarship program

PTO donation

Crisis care program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Legend Senior Living® in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications and assist residents with daily living activities.

The role requires CMA certification as per state regulations; you will document care and collaborate with health care staff. This position may require evenings and weekends to meet resident needs.

Join a team dedicated to compassionate care and resident well-being, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have CMA certification as required by state regulations.
• Experience with administering medications and assisting residents with daily living activities.
• Ability to document tasks accurately and communicate with the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication for all assigned residents.
• Assisting with daily care including personal care, hygiene, meals, and activities of daily living.
• Monitoring residents' comfort and responding to needs.
• Documenting shift reports and resident records.
• Communicating urgent needs and concerns to Health Care Director.
• Adhering to policies, procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

Communication

Education

CMA certification

Job description

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.

BONUSES

• Attendance bonus ($75 full-time, $35 part-time)
• $1+ shift differential

Benefits

As you enrich the lives of seniors, we want to do the same for you. Legend provides for your financial, physical and mental well-being through the following benefits:

• Perfect attendance bonus—$75 for full-time and $35 for part-time
• Shift differential bonus—$1+ per hour depending on location
• Standard and supplementary insurance
• Retirement program
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Annual performance appraisals/evaluations
• Continuing education
• Legend of Honor bonus
• Resident move-in bonus
• Celebration/sympathy gifts
• Scholarship program
• PTO donation program
• Crisis care program
• Employee Assistance Program

We are looking for a committed individual with required certifications for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities of this position would include but not be limited to:

• Administering medication 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
• Adhering to company policies, procedures and safety guidelines

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.