Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Days

Care Initiatives; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

PTO

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for part-time shifts. Join our 171-bed long-term care skilled nursing community and support residents with daily living activities, medication administration, and health monitoring in a compassionate team.

You will provide emotional support, engage residents in activities, and collaborate with families and the healthcare team while adhering to infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in Iowa, or ability to activate.
• Valid certification as a Medication Aide in Iowa, or ability to activate.
• Strong commitment to resident care, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, medications).
• Provide emotional support and companionship, fostering a positive environment.
• Monitor health by administering medications and routine vital checks.
• Communicate with residents, families, and health care team.
• Encourage resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Resident communication

Education

CNA certification (IA)

Medication Aide certification (IA)

Job description

Heritage Specialty Care, a 171-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is now hiring!

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Schedule/Shifts Available:

Part-Time

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a Certified Medication Aide!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and passing medications.
• Deliver emotional support and provide companionship while fostering a positive and engaging environment.
• Provide health monitoring by administering medications and conducting routine vital checks.
• Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
• Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for safety.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa, or the ability to activate certification.
• Valid certification as a Medication Aide. Medication Aide must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
• Strong commitment to resident care, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.