Certified Medication Aide - Compassionate Resident Care

Emerald Healthcare; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Job summary

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join the Nursing team. You will administer prescribed medications, monitor resident health, and maintain safety and quality of care in a skilled nursing facility.

The role requires CMA (and CNA where required by Nebraska regulations), strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including every other weekend and PRN hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare/medication administration training is a plus.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required.
• Current CMA and CNA certifications as required by Nebraska regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work with a diverse team.
• Ability to lift and transfer residents and sustain physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration: administer prescribed medications per orders and document accurately.
• Resident monitoring: observe changes in condition and vital signs, report to nursing staff.
• Health and safety: maintain clean medication storage and follow infection control procedures.
• Resident support: provide compassionate and respectful assistance to residents.
• Communication: coordinate with nurses, doctors, and families regarding care and changes.
• Documentation: complete medication records and health observations per policy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Task management

EHR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join the Nursing team. You will administer prescribed medications, monitor resident health, and maintain safety and quality of care in a skilled nursing facility.

The role requires CMA (and CNA where required by Nebraska regulations), strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including every other weekend and PRN hours.