Certified Medication Aide - Day/Night Shift, Flexible Hours

The Blossoms; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blossoms in Arkansas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include safe medication administration, MAR documentation, and reporting patient responses. Flexibility to work day or night shifts is required.

Required is a high school diploma and an active Arkansas CMA license. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in dosing, and compassionate resident care in a regulated facility.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current Arkansas CMA license.
• Ability to document and monitor medications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Observe residents for drug reactions and report to nurse immediately.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and respond to changes.
• Calculate dosages and stock medication cart.
• Document medications given on MAR chart daily.
• Report resident responses and instructions from nurse before PRN meds.
• Audit documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Safely lift, move, and transfer residents as required.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital sign monitoring

Documentation

Patient safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Arkansas CMA license

Job description

The Blossoms in Arkansas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include safe medication administration, MAR documentation, and reporting patient responses. Flexibility to work day or night shifts is required.

Required is a high school diploma and an active Arkansas CMA license. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in dosing, and compassionate resident care in a regulated facility.