Certified Medication Aide: Elevate Senior Living Care

Experience Senior Living; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays and up to 20 days PTO

Job summary

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our care team. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the CMA safely administers prescription medications in accordance with Ohio law and facility policies.

Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining accurate records, monitoring residents, and ensuring safety. Requirements include Ohio CMA certification, completion of an approved program, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an Ohio Board-approved Medication Aide Training Program.
• Current CMA certification in Ohio.
• Ability to read and interpret medication labels and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescription medications under nurse supervision according to Ohio law.
• Administer various forms of medications as permitted by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration: resident, drug, dose, route, time, documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of all medication administration and refusals.
• Monitor residents for side effects and report concerns to supervising nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries; do not delegate medication administration.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure safe, timely resident care and communicate with team as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Read medication labels

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ohio CMA Training Program

Current CMA certification in Ohio

Job description

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our care team. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the CMA safely administers prescription medications in accordance with Ohio law and facility policies.

Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining accurate records, monitoring residents, and ensuring safety. Requirements include Ohio CMA certification, completion of an approved program, and strong communication skills.