Certified Medication Aide (Weekends)

Legend Senior Living®; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Scholarships

Annual raises

Job summary

Legend Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our nursing team. You will coordinate medication administration and assist residents with activities of daily living on weekend shifts, contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

We offer a strong benefits package including health, life, and 401(k) programs, paid time off, holiday pay, and annual performance reviews. Legend has been recognized as a Great Place To Work for seven consecutive years.

Qualifications

• Required: Certification to pass medications, CMA as required by state regulations

Responsibilities

• Administering medication for all assigned residents
• Assisting with daily resident care including personal care, grooming, hygiene, meals, and housekeeping
• Monitor residents' comfort and respond as needed
• Document daily shift reports, resident records, and negotiated service agreements
• Communicate urgent needs and concerns clearly to Health Care Director
• Manage tasks within the scheduled shift

Job description

Certified Medication Aide

Weekend Shifts

A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 7 years in a row!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)
• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

Job Highlights

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the nursing team as a Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A.). You will make a difference in the lives of residents by coordinating their medication administration and assisting them with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication for all assigned residents
• Assisting with the daily care of the residents, including: Personal care, grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals.
• Monitoring the resident’s physical and emotional comfort and responding as needed
• Documenting completed tasks such as: Daily shift report, resident records and negotiated service agreement
• Confidentially communicating clearly to other staff, such as: Urgent needs for the next shift and all concerns to the Health Care Director
• Demonstrating the ability to manage assigned tasks within the scheduled shift

Bonus opportunities

• Perfect attendance bonus—$75 for full-time (up to a $1,950 annual benefit) and $35 for part-time (up to a $910 annual benefit)
• Shift differential—$1+ per hour depending on location and shift assignment
• Employee referrals
• Employee of the month/year
• Resident tour (move-in)

Why we should be your home away from home

• Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
• Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
• Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Requirements

• Required: Certification to pass medications, (CMA) as required by state regulations

Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company’s discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.