Certified Medication Aide – Patient Care & Growth

Preferred Care Management; Bennetts Mills (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Plan

PTO/Holiday pay

competative salary

Job summary

The Orchards Assisted Living in Jackson, NJ is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer routine medications and collaborate with nursing staff to support patient care. The CMA will follow instructions, record dosages, and monitor patients’ conditions with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities include documenting changes, gathering samples, ensuring equipment is clean, and responding to emergency calls while maintaining health standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Record medication dosages and times.
• Observe patients and document changes in their condition.
• Gather samples for analysis.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Uphold all health and safety standards.
• Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification

Job description

The Orchards Assisted Living in Jackson, NJ is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer routine medications and collaborate with nursing staff to support patient care. The CMA will follow instructions, record dosages, and monitor patients’ conditions with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities include documenting changes, gathering samples, ensuring equipment is clean, and responding to emergency calls while maintaining health standards.