Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Legend Senior Living®; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Life Insurance $30k

Voluntary Benefits

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Scholarship Program

Performance Evaluations

Job summary

Legend Senior Living in Topeka, KS is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our nursing team. You will coordinate medication administration for residents and assist with daily living activities to support comfort and independence.

This role requires CMA certification, good communication, and a compassionate approach. We offer a stable work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) license in Kansas.
• Ability to pass medications per state regulations.
• Experience in nursing/assisted living care preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

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

Benefits

• 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

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

Bonus opportunities

• 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

• 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.