Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Hillsdale, NJ

Fox Trail Senior Living; Hillsdale (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a dedicated Certified Medication Aide to join their passionate team. This role is crucial for providing quality care to residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity while assisting with daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to serving seniors, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships. Join a rapidly growing organization that values engagement and meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. If you are looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a state certification.
• Previous experience with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents and assist with daily living activities.
• Distribute medication accurately and maintain a clean environment.
• Promote a homelike atmosphere for residents.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Flexibility

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

State Required Certification or License

Job description

Fox Trail Memory Care Living (MCL), New Jersey's largest provider of residential Alzheimer's & Dementia care, was founded on the belief that every person deserves a life of rich engagement, meaningful experiences, and dignity regardless of age or cognitive state. Our premier programming allows each person to find relevance and meaning in their daily lives. We pride ourselves on the fact that our level of care is second to none. We have an unparalleled care partner to resident ratio, with a maximum capacity of only 16 residents per home. We contribute to quality of life through socialization, companionship, and purposeful activity. We are also growing at an extremely fast rate, creating exciting and rewarding career opportunities within. We are looking for the next generation of leaders to help take Fox Trail to the next level!

Fox Trail Memory Care Living (MCL) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA). (Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) excluded) CMA's are Care Partners for us. Care Partners are the heart and soul of our homes. The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to the residents (and their families) in our intimate home-like settings. The CMA is expected to spend the necessary time to fully understand the unique needs of our residents so that we can provide better care to those we serve than any competitor. At Fox Trail, we go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that our residents have the highest level of service we can possibly offer. In order to fit in with our culture, your core values should be consistent with ours in terms of service level.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful relationships with our residents and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living.
• Attend to individual care needs and get to know residents' unique preferences and personalities.
• Attend to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
• Knowledge of the individualized wellness plan for residents and provide support to the residents according to their care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the house with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them.
• Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Follow the directions of management and work as a positive team member of the Care Partner team (while using Fox Trail's strategy guides for success).
• Work as a team to create meaningful activities for the residents.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment.
• Promote a homelike environment for residents.
• Cook healthy meals in conjunction with the menu.
• Distribute residents' medication in an accurate and timely manner.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills.
• Flexibility and a willingness to modify role duties for the overall good of the community.
• High School diploma/GED.
• State Required Certification or License for the position you are seeking.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• Ability to make decisions and act in the resident's best interest.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be willing and able to lift over 75 pounds (i.e. transferring of residents).