Compassionate CMA: Safe Med Admin & Elder Care

All American Assisted Living; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Paid training

Retention incentives

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work serving older adults

Job summary

All American Assisted Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in New Jersey to administer medications under RN delegation and support residents with daily living activities. You will follow orders, verify identities, document accurately, and monitor resident responses to medications.

This role emphasizes safety, compassion, and teamwork within a certified team. The position requires current NJ CMA certification and active CNA/CHHA/PCA verification as applicable.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Certified Medication Aide certification.
• Current New Jersey CNA, CHHA, or PCA certification as required to maintain CMA eligibility.
• All certifications must remain active and in good standing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
• Ability to follow provider orders, pharmacy labels, medication records, community procedures, and RN direction.
• Ability to recognize and promptly report medication concerns and changes in resident condition.
• Strong observation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, nurses, and coworkers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required to understand medication instructions, document administration, report resident changes, and respond during emergencies.
• Ability to work independently within the assigned role while recognizing when nursing direction is required.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable approach to resident care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under the delegation and direction of a Registered Nurse
• Follow provider orders, medication administration records, pharmacy labels, community policies, and established procedures
• Verify resident identity and medication information before administration
• Administer permitted scheduled and as-needed medications according to established procedures
• Observe residents before, during, and after medication administration
• Document medications administered, withheld, omitted, or refused accurately and promptly
• Report medication errors, adverse reactions, refusals, omissions, or other concerns immediately to the Registered Nurse
• Seek direction from the Registered Nurse whenever a medication order, resident response, or circumstance is unclear
• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, cognition, behavior, mood, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning
• Promptly report resident changes or concerns to the Registered Nurse
• Maintain medication carts, medication records, supplies, and storage areas
• Ensure medications are stored securely and protected from unauthorized access
• Follow infection-control, medication-safety, resident-identification, and emergency procedures
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with walking, mobility, positioning, and transfers according to their service plans
• Respond promptly to resident requests and emergency-call systems
• Provide companionship, reassurance, and respectful personal support
• Encourage residents to participate in meals, activities, and community programs
• Document resident care and services accurately and promptly
• Protect resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, nurses, and other team members
• Participate in required orientation, training, competency evaluations, meetings, and continuing education
• Complete additional duties permitted by the employee's certifications, training, competency, RN delegation, and assigned role

Job description

All American Assisted Living is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in New Jersey to administer medications under RN delegation and support residents with daily living activities. You will follow orders, verify identities, document accurately, and monitor resident responses to medications.

This role emphasizes safety, compassion, and teamwork within a certified team. The position requires current NJ CMA certification and active CNA/CHHA/PCA verification as applicable.