Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)

Morningside House Senior Living; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streak Attendance Bonus

Referral Bonus

Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Hospital Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Coverage

LifeMart discount

Job summary

Morningside House Senior Living in Spotsylvania is hiring a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to lead shifts and coordinate with the health and wellness team. You will administer oral and topical medications under physician order and nurse supervision, ensuring resident safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to state and federal regulations, and contributing to a positive memory-care culture. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medication Aide certification required.
• May have 1–3 months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Lead shift in coordination with management.
• Supervise care staff in absence of nurses.
• Maintain medication room and records.

Skills

Med administration

Calm under pressure

Team player

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Now Hiring: Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) Morningside House of Spotsylvania | Full-Time

• Part-Time
• PRN

Do you show up, stand out, and actually care?

• Passes meds with precision and confidence
• Stays calm when things get chaotic (and in memory care, they will)
• Finds meaning in the small wins, a matched sock, a real smile, a good day
• Leads by example and does the right thing, even when no one's watching

Who We Are

Morningside House of Spotsylvania is a memory care community under fresh leadership. We're building something worth showing up for, big hearts, high standards, zero drama. If you're tired of toxic workplaces and want to be part of something better, this is your sign.

What You’ll Do

• Administer medications safely and accurately
• Support residents with patience, dignity, and yes, the occasional dance move
• Communicate clearly and collaborate as a true team player
• Help us shape a culture where residents and staff actually thrive

Why Join Us?

• A leadership team that actually listens
• Growth opportunities (because dead-end jobs are lame)
• A team that works hard, laughs harder
• Residents who will steal your heart (and maybe your snacks)
• Opportunities to grow as a leader

Morningside House Senior Living, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we BLOOM!

What we are offering

• Competitive pay!
• Streak Attendance Bonus - earn up to $3,000 a year!
• Referral Bonus - $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff
• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.
• Paid Time Off - 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.
• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

Certified Medication Aide CMA - Shift Supervisor Position Summary:

Lead shift and team members in coordination with Director of Health and Wellness, ADON, and RCC. Administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and wellbeing of the residents.

Certified Medication Aide CMA - Essential Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with community policy.
• Serve as Lead in community representing Leadership Team during shift in coordination with management.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents' based upon their specific chart.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Certified Medication Aide CMA records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Ensure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced.
• Certified Medication Aide CMA reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twentyfour (24) hours after their occurrence.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors.
• Certified Medication Aide CMA supervises care staff in absence of nurses.
• Maintains, cleans and organizes the Medication Room.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities.
• Attends all required training, in-service and staff meetings
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Comply with Resident's Rights rules.

Certified Medication Aide CMA - Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Medication Aide certification required.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.