Certified Medication Aide: Compassionate Care & Safety

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental & health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer prescribed meds under RN supervision and support patient care across daily living activities. You will document accurately and monitor for adverse reactions while upholding safety standards.

You will collaborate with the care team, participate in hand-offs, and ensure privacy and compassionate care for diverse patients within a long-term care or hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of prior experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospital setting is required.
• Certified Medication Aide Certification from Direct Care Worker Registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed oral, topical, and other approved medications according to facility policies and state regulations.
• Observes patients for adverse reactions and reports changes promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Documents medication administration, refusals, and PRN effectiveness in the medical record.
• Ensures medication storage, handling, and disposal meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Assists licensed nurses in maintaining medication supply levels and verifying medication orders.
• Assists with daily living activities in accordance with patient needs and plan of care.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Provides comfort and support to patients, promoting dignity and safety.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care and medication administration.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team for continuity of care.
• Participates in shift hand-offs with clear reporting; maintains patient confidentiality.
• Adheres to infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Participates in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education to maintain certification and skills.
• Demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, and respect for patients, families, and coworkers.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medication Aide Certification

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer prescribed meds under RN supervision and support patient care across daily living activities. You will document accurately and monitor for adverse reactions while upholding safety standards.

You will collaborate with the care team, participate in hand-offs, and ensure privacy and compassionate care for diverse patients within a long-term care or hospital setting.