Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) & PSS – Camden

PENQUIS; Maine; On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra pay for holidays

Birthday holiday

Paid time off + 3 days upon hire

Paid training for certifications

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Penquis’s Merry Gardens in Camden is hiring part-time Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) and Personal Support Specialist (PSS) staff to support older adults in maintaining independence within an assisted living setting.

Positions include 32 hours per week on evenings and 30 hours across three 10-hour days, with flexible per diem options. Training for required certifications is provided and benefits are offered. Located in Camden, Maine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CRMA/PSS certification preferred; paid training to obtain certifications.
• Ability to meet background-check requirements as required by contract provisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents as indicated by their service plans.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services as indicated by service plans.
• Provide medication administration as directed by service plans.
• Assist with meal service and cleanup.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Housekeeping

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) & PSS – Camden

Merry Gardens in Camden is hiring part‑time CRMA/PSS staff to support older adults in maintaining their independence. This role combines personal support, medication assistance, and day‑to‑day resident care in an assisted living setting.

Part‑time openings include 32 hours per week on evenings and 30 hours per week across three 10‑hour days. Current openings include a 32‑hour evening position and a 30‑hour position worked across three 10‑hour days. Flexible per diem positions are also available for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents as indicated by their service plans.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to residents as indicated by their service plans.
• Provide medication administration as directed by service plans.
• Assist with meal service and cleanup.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CRMA, PSS, and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred; Penquis offers paid training to obtain these certifications.
• Ability to meet Penquis background‑check requirements upon hire and periodically thereafter, with satisfactory results as required by current contract provisions.

Benefits

• Extra pay working on holidays
• Birthday holiday
• Paid time off plus 3 days upon hire
• Paid training for all required certifications
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

Questions About Applying

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email [e-mail] or call 207‑973‑3500 (TDD: 207‑973‑3520).

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Information

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke‑free workplace.