CNA-M: Medication Aide in 5-Star Nursing Home

Piper Shores; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays with double pay

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Referral bonuses

Town hall meetings

Gift cards

Job summary

Piper Shores is a premier not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Maine, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. We seek a CNA-M to join our 40-bed Skilled Nursing unit, providing compassionate care and medication support to residents.

Responsibilities include medication administration, nursing support, and engagement with residents across care levels. Requires Maine CNA-M certification; training is sponsored for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Maine CNA-M certification required.
• Piper Shores will sponsor training for candidates without certification.
• Experience working with a senior population preferred; training provided.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds; mechanical lifts used.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs.
• Records administration on the medication administration record; reports refusals.
• Reports medication errors or reactions to the charge nurse and physician.
• Performs pulse and blood pressure checks and recognizes implications for therapy.
• Encourages participation in events and activities.
• Communicates with residents experiencing dementia using specialized training.
• Serves as a warm and friendly companion to residents across care levels.
• Performs CNA duties.

Skills

Warm and friendly demeanor

Ability to stand for extended periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Maine CNA-M certification

Job description

Piper Shores is a premier not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Maine, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. We seek a CNA-M to join our 40-bed Skilled Nursing unit, providing compassionate care and medication support to residents.

Responsibilities include medication administration, nursing support, and engagement with residents across care levels. Requires Maine CNA-M certification; training is sponsored for eligible candidates.