Certified Medication Aide (Weekends)

Legend Senior Living®; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Scholarship program

Annual raises

Job summary

Legend Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join the nursing team on weekend shifts. You will coordinate medication administration and assist residents with daily activities, enhancing their comfort and wellbeing.

Ideal candidates hold CMA certification and have experience in medication administration and resident care. This role may require evenings and weekends, with strong teamwork and clear communication emphasized.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required per state regulations.
• Weekend/evening shifts may be required.
• Experience coordinating medication administration and resident care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications for all assigned residents.
• Assist daily care, including personal care, grooming, hygiene, meals.
• Monitor residents’ comfort and respond to needs.
• Document shift reports and resident records.
• Communicate urgent needs to Health Care Director clearly.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Communication

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification

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.