Certified Medication Aide: Meds & Compassionate Care

Veritas Management Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Management Group is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Colorado to administer prescribed medications and maintain clinical records under supervision. You will verify resident identity, document doses, and observe for medication effects while coordinating with nursing staff.

The role includes direct resident care and assisting with meals, calls, and patient safety compliance. Applicants must hold CMA certification and be familiar with state regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification required.
• Knowledge of state regulations and nursing policy.
• Ability to observe and report medication effects.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records drug, dosage, and time on chart.
• Presents medication and observes ingestion or application; administers medication as directed.
• Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect reactions and reports findings to Charge Nurse.
• Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons where prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Receives and restocks medication supplies for administration.
• Provides direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding as applicable.
• Assists Nurse Aides during meals and tray service as needed.
• Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
• Monitors effectiveness of PRN medications and reports outcomes.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Resident care

Documentation

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Job description

Veritas Management Group is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Colorado to administer prescribed medications and maintain clinical records under supervision. You will verify resident identity, document doses, and observe for medication effects while coordinating with nursing staff.

The role includes direct resident care and assisting with meals, calls, and patient safety compliance. Applicants must hold CMA certification and be familiar with state regulations and policies.