Compassionate Certified Medication Aide | Long-Term Care

OPCO Skilled Management; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support residents in a long‑term care setting. The CMA will work under the direct supervision of the charge nurse to ensure timely and accurate med passes, maintaining a high level of resident care at all times.

Primary duties include reporting changes in patient condition, adhering to PRN charting guidelines, and participating in meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
• Reports medication reorder.
• Participates in all assigned meetings, trainings, education and in-service as required.
• Inventory documentation of drugs on appropriate forms.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

Skills

English communication

Patient care experience

Medication Aide certification

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support residents in a long‑term care setting. The CMA will work under the direct supervision of the charge nurse to ensure timely and accurate med passes, maintaining a high level of resident care at all times.

Primary duties include reporting changes in patient condition, adhering to PRN charting guidelines, and participating in meetings and trainings.