Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Part Time PT

Legend Senior Living®; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance $30,000

401(k) with discretionary company fit

Paid Time Off for full-time associates

Holiday pay

Scholarship program

Annual performance evaluations/raises

Job summary

Legend Senior Living in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for a part-time role on our nursing team. You will coordinate medication administration and assist residents with daily living activities, helping to enhance comfort and quality of life.

The position emphasizes accurate medication handling, compassionate resident care, and clear communication with staff. Experience as a CMA and current state certification are required, with potential for growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required and current state registration.
• Experience coordinating medication administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with medications for all assigned residents.
• Assisting with daily resident care including personal care, grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals.
• Monitoring the resident’s comfort and responding as needed.
• Documenting daily shift reports, resident records and negotiated service agreements.
• Confidentially communicating urgent needs to other staff, including Health Care Director.
• Demonstrating the ability to manage assigned tasks within the scheduled shift.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

Communication

Education

CMA certification

Job description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Part Time

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

Benefits – Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

• 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 – Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

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 – Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

• 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 – Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

• 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.