Certified Medication Aide - Full Time

Cascades Healthcare; Crawford (NE); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Professional liability insurance

Flexible schedule

On-the-job training/mentoring

Continuing education

Tuition reimbursement up to $500/month

Job summary

Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska is seeking a dedicated Certified Medication Aide for a full-time night shift. You will administer medications, document in the eMAR, and support licensed staff in geriatric resident care.

We offer competitive hourly pay, on-the-job training, and tuition reimbursement up to $500 monthly. A CMA certification, CPR, and the ability to lift 50–100 lbs are required to ensure safe resident care.

Qualifications

• Read, analyze, and interpret basic scientific and technical information in English.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in spoken English.
• Perform basic math, including calculations with standard and weight measurements.
• Demonstrate empathy and strong customer service skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CMA certification.
• Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50-100 lbs. and assist with resident handling.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in environments with exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medication carts and supplies; monitor inventory and reorder as needed.
• Accurately document all administrations in the eMAR system.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and resident care plans.
• Observe residents and promptly report changes, concerns, or needs to licensed nursing staff or appropriate department leaders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support resident care and team operations.

Skills

CMA certification

Empathy

Customer service

English proficiency

Math skills

CPR certification

Lifting 50-100 lbs

Long-term care exp.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ponderosa Villa | Crawford, Nebraska

Full Time | Night Shift

Ponderosa Villa is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Ponderosa Villa may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Maintain medication carts and supplies; monitor inventory and reorder as needed
• Accurately document all administrations in the Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) system
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and resident care plans
• Observe residents and promptly report changes, concerns, or needs to licensed nursing staff or appropriate department leaders
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support resident care and team operations

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly paybased on experience
• Professional liability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• On the job training/mentoring as needed
• Continuing education
• Up to$500 per monthin nursingschooltuition reimbursement

What we're looking for:

• Read, analyze, and interpret basic scientific and technical information in English
• Communicate clearly and effectively in spoken English
• Perform basic math, including calculations with standard and weight measurements
• Demonstrate empathy and strong customer service skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification required
• Long-term care or geriatric experience preferred
• Current CPR certification required
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50-100 lbs. and assist with resident handling
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in environments with exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases

Why us:

Our Certified Medication Aide's care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.

If you're a CMA who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.