CMA Certified Medication Aide

CommuniCare Health Services; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of post-acute care as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA). In this role, you will administer medication and provide personal care to residents, ensuring their comfort and safety. We offer flexible full-time and part-time positions, daily pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you have a passion for healthcare and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to apply and become part of our caring community.

Benefits

Daily Pay

Comprehensive Benefits package for Full Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Great health plans

Company paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Understanding of medication administration procedures.
• Prior healthcare experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication according to physician’s orders.
• Maintain medication inventory and chart medications.
• Provide personal care and basic nursing functions.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Patience

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program

Job description

Join to apply for the CMA Certified Medication Aide role at CommuniCare Health Services

Madeira Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for Certified Medication Assistants (CMA) to join our team.

The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) provides routine medication administration and personal care for residents, ensuring the highest quality of resident care at all times.

We offer both Full Time and Part Time positions.

What We Offer

• Daily Pay! Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
• Comprehensive Benefits package for Full Time
• Daily Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Great health plans, Uniforms, Company paid life insurance & more

Qualifications, Knowledge/Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or eligible to enter such a program, with graduation and passing a state test within 120 days of employment
• Understanding of medication administration procedures and successful completion of a state-approved training course
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Understanding of resident care procedures and standards
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary
• Prior healthcare experience is desirable
• Ability to communicate tactfully with staff, residents, families, visitors, and agencies
• Willingness to work harmoniously with all staff
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and ability to handle difficult residents
• Willingness to learn and incorporate new methods into nursing practices
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer medication according to physician’s orders and regulations
• Know side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of medications
• Account for controlled drugs each shift and report discrepancies
• Chart medications, omissions, PRN documentation, and observations
• Maintain medication inventory
• Assist in rounds with nurses and physicians
• Prepare monthly medication records
• Provide personal care and basic nursing functions
• Create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents
• Maintain resident documentation for daily activities and care plans
• Attend training, education, and orientation to maintain certification
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Adhere to policies, safety, quality, and infection control standards

About Us

We are a family-owned company, one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, including skilled nursing, rehab centers, assisted living, and more. Since 1984, our mission is to create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, and families care for each other.