Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Legend Senior Living®; Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision offerings

Company-paid life insurance

Voluntary benefits including Hospital/

401(k) with discretionary company/

Job summary

Legend Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our nursing team in Riverton, NJ. You will coordinate medication administration and assist residents with activities of daily living, ensuring comfort and safety.

The role requires CMA certification and a commitment to high-quality care, with opportunities for professional growth and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certified to pass medications per state regulations.
• Experience in assisted living or nursing environment preferred.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medications for all assigned residents.
• Assist with daily resident care including personal care, grooming, hygiene, meals.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional comfort and respond as needed.
• Document tasks such as daily shift report and resident records.
• Communicate urgent needs and concerns to Health Care Director.
• Manage assigned tasks within scheduled shift.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Communication

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification

Job description

A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 8 years in a row!

Benefits--

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
• 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

JOB HIGHLIGHTS--

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

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--

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

• 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

Bonus opportunities--

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

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

Why we should be your “home away from home”

• 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: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Required: Certified to pass medications per state regulations (Certified Medication Aide/CMA)

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.