Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

First Atlantic Healthcare; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare’s Freeport Place Assisted Living in Maine is seeking a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA). You will administer medications and assist residents with daily living tasks in a caring, respectful environment.

Join a team that values compassion and professional, patient-centered care in a vibrant community. We offer competitive hourly rates ($20.00–$23.00) with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible employees, and shifts including full-time and per diem options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 40-hour training program approved by the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Experience with or desire to care for older/chronic illness residents.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per standards.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and light housekeeping.
• Foster a safe, welcoming environment and build relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Independent working

Flexibility

Good judgment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Freeport Place provides one of the finest independent living communities in Maine. Freeport Place is a place where active seniors enjoy the independence they want with the assistance they need to make a rich and rewarding lifestyle for many years to come. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Freeport Place Assisted Living follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

$1,000 Sign on bonus for eligible employees

Available Shifts Include

• 230p-11p (Full Time 30+ hours)
• 1030p-7a (Full Time 30+ hours)
• Weekend Warrior Program (30+hours Weekends Only)
• Part Time & Per Diem

Hourly Rate $20.00-$23.00

Bring Compassion and Expertise to Our Assisted Living Community: Join Us as a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)!

Are you the type of person who takes pride in creating a caring environment, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring the health and well-being of residents every single day? If you want a rewarding clinical role where your hard work truly matters, we would love to have you on our team providing quality care throughout local Maine communities!

About The Role

As a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA), you will be part of creating a caring environment with your clinical team, focusing on administering medications and treatments to your residents in an assisted living environment. Often you will support your residents with personal support needs as well, such as light housekeeping. Enjoy one of the greatest benefits of working in an assisted living environment—getting to know your residents!

Key Responsibilities

• Medication & Treatment Delivery: Administer medications and treatments to residents in accordance with established standards and protocols.
• Personal Support: Assist residents with personal support needs and daily living activities, including light housekeeping.
• Relationship & Environment Building: Foster positive customer relationships, exercise good judgment and verbal communication, and help create a safe, welcoming environment.

What We Offer You

• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees have access to full medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Financial Security & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions, employer-paid life insurance, and a flexible savings account (including medical and dependent care).
• Paid Time Off: PTO available to all employees.
• Purpose: A place to make a difference in your community and be proud of your hard work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma.
• Certification: Must have completed a training program approved by the Department of Health and Human Services of no less than forty (40) hours.
• Experience & Mindset: Experience with or a strong desire to spend your workday caring for people, especially those who are older and/or chronically ill.
• Skills: Focus on a high level of customer service, ability to work with independence, flexibility, good judgment, and strong verbal communication skills.