Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Full-Time

Care Initiatives; Mechanicsville (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Mechanicsville, IA is hiring a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for a full-time day and evening shift at a 39-bed long-term care community. Join our compassionate team across Iowa's skilled nursing communities.

You will support daily living activities, administer medications, monitor resident health, and engage residents in activities while following infection control protocols. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a digital

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa, or ability to activate certification.
• 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

• 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 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.

Skills

CNA certification IA

Medication Aide certification

Compassionate

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

Mechanicsville Specialty Care

a 39-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Mechanicsville, IA, is now hiring!

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Schedule/Shifts Available

Full-Time, Days and Evenings

Competitive Hourly Rate + Shift Differential

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 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 Affiramitive 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.