Certified Medication Aide PRN

Episcopal Retirement Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

Health Savings Account

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403B

Discounted Meals

Internal Promotions

PayActiv

Tickets at Work

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Episcopal Retirement Services in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to deliver resident care with compassion and professionalism. The role emphasizes adherence to medication policies, accurate documentation, and collaboration with nursing teams in a supportive culture.

The successful candidate will hold an active CMA license in Ohio, be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally, and demonstrate strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required or equivalent
• Is a STNA that is Ohio State tested
• Has an active CMA license
• Possesses a current, unencumbered, active CMA certificate to practice in Ohio
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to lift, push, pull 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position
• Will work with ill, elderly residents and be able to evacuate in emergencies

Responsibilities

• Administers medications according to policies and standards of care
• Follows storage procedures for medications and routes of administration
• Documents medication administration immediately after giving it
• Reports medication errors and non-compliance to the Household Nurse on duty
• Performs Resident Assistant duties as scheduled
• Upholds ERS core values and ways of working

Skills

CMA certification

English proficiency

Reading comprehension

Education

CMA program certificate

Active CMA license in Ohio

Job description

Are you a Certified Medication Aide looking for a great culture, reasonable ratios, and an opportunity to grow with an organization? Episcopal Retirement Services has been votes one of Cincinnati's TOP EMPLOYERS for 17 years running and we are hiring passionate professionals. To learn more about ERS and our award-winning culture: https://youtu.be/3jEMW29lmCs

When you love what you do, it shows!

Episcopal Retirement Services has an award-winning culture and a robust mix of available benefits and perks that may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Generous PTO
• Health Savings Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403B
• Discounted Meals
• Internal Promotions
• PayActiv
• Tickets at Work
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Schedule: PRN

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school/GED required
• Is a STNA that is Ohio State tested
• Has an active CMA license
• Possesses, at a minimum, a certificate from an accredited program and possess a current, unencumbered, active certificate to practice as a certified medication administration aide in the State of Ohio.
• Is able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Is knowledgeable of standards of practice and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to medication administration by a certified medication administration aide.
• Has patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Is able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift, push, pull of move 50 lbs on a regular basis and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Does not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Is able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Functions independently and has flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Is able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community.
• Assists in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

As a Certified Medication Aide you can expect to:

• Administers medications according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Follows policies and procedures of pharmacy related to acceptable storage of medications, i.e., medications administered by different routes are stored separately.
• Documents administration of medication immediately following administration utilizing facility’s established documentation system.
• Promptly reports medication errors and refusal of resident to comply with medication administration to Household Nurse on duty.
• Fulfills responsibilities as a Resident Assistant within the household in accordance with the Resident Assistant job description if scheduled.
• Commits to aligning behavior in accordance with the ERS Core Values and Ways of Working.

Episcopal Retirement Services is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.