Certified Medication Aide: Compassionate Resident Care

Coronado Care Center; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Coronado Care Center is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to work under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The CMA will ensure timely and accurate medication administration and contribute to high-quality resident care.

We offer full-time employment with 12-hour shifts and benefits for eligible staff. The role requires effective English communication, prior patient care experience, and current CMA certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
• Reports medication reorder.
• Participates in all assigned meetings, trainings, education and in-service as required.
• Inventory documentation of drugs on appropriate forms.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

Skills

English communication

Patient care experience

Education

Medication Aide certification

Job description

Coronado Care Center is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to work under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The CMA will ensure timely and accurate medication administration and contribute to high-quality resident care.

We offer full-time employment with 12-hour shifts and benefits for eligible staff. The role requires effective English communication, prior patient care experience, and current CMA certification.