Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Pillar-of-Cedar-Valley; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $21.25/hr

Pickup bonus

Perfect attendance bonus

Medical, dental & vision plans

401K Savings Plan

Vacation plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Internal growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Positive work environment

Staff appreciation

Job summary

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (60 hours) for the 1st shift (6:00am-2:00pm). You will administer medications, assist in care plans, and communicate changes in residents’ status to the team.

Join a supportive facility offering competitive pay up to $21.25/hr, pickup and attendance bonuses, health plans, 401K, generous PTO, and opportunities for growth within a caring, family-like environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide for the State of Iowa (60 hour class)
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Assess the residents’ needs and assist in developing and following individual care plans
• Assure quality care is delivered through the utilization of CMA processes and guidelines
• Identify and communicate changes in residents’ status to physicians, staff, and family members
• Administer medications, and other direct care as prescribed and indicated
• Communicate appropriate information to all staff to provide a smooth shift transition
• Report any suspected abuse to appropriate authority
• Document appropriately as needed or required in PCC
• Push/pull 30 pounds of force required to move medication carts and to transport residents in wheelchair

Education

Certified Medication Aide (60 hour class)

CPR certification

Job description

At Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, we love what we do, and have fun while we're doing it! Working with our residents is an adventure. They've led amazing lives and have the stories to prove it. Here, you'll join a community of incredible residents and a company dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and care. We value kind and compassionate care and respect our residents and staff like family.

MUST HAVE CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (60 hours) certitifcation from credited school

Shifts: 1st shift 6:00am-2:00pm

Benefits

• Competitive salary earn up to $21.25 an hour
• Pickup Bonus $25 per 4 hours
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan
• Generous Vacation Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Internal growth opportunities
• Referral bonus
• Positive work environment
• Regular staff appreciation and recognition

Job Description

• Assess the residents’ needs and assist in developing and following individual care plans
• Assure quality care is delivered through the utilization of CMA processes and guidelines
• Identify and communicate changes in residents’ status to physicians, staff, and family members
• Administer medications, and other direct care as prescribed and indicated
• Communicate appropriate information to all staff to provide a smooth shift transition
• Report any suspected abuse to appropriate authority
• Document appropriately as needed or required in PCC
• Push/pull 30 pounds of force required to move medication carts and to transport residents in wheelchair

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide for the State of Iowa (60 hour class)
• Current CPR certification

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.