Compassionate Medication Aide - Senior Care

Lake Seminole Square; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Holiday Pay

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Educational Partnership

Job summary

Cottage Grove Place is seeking a Certified Medication Aide/Medication Aide to safely prepare, administer, and chart medications for residents. You will assist with personal care, daily living activities, and mealtime support in a compassionate senior living environment.

Requirements include CMA/OMT certification, completion of a 75-hour Nursing Assistant program, and current Iowa Nurse Aide Registry status. One year of CMA/OMT experience in assisted living is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Oral Medication Technician/Medication Aide certification.
• Graduation from certified 75-hour Nursing Assistant Program.
• Current status on Iowa Nurse Aide Registry.
• One year experience CMA/OMT in assisted living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepares, administers, and charts medications.
• Assists residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assists with mealtime and feeding as directed.
• Completes and documents shift assignments.
• Communicates with residents, families, and staff.
• Provides planned activities and responds to call lights and emergencies.

Skills

Medication administration

ADL assistance

Education

75-hour Nursing Assistant Program

Iowa Nurse Aide Registry status

Tools

None

Job description

Cottage Grove Place is seeking a Certified Medication Aide/Medication Aide to safely prepare, administer, and chart medications for residents. You will assist with personal care, daily living activities, and mealtime support in a compassionate senior living environment.

Requirements include CMA/OMT certification, completion of a 75-hour Nursing Assistant program, and current Iowa Nurse Aide Registry status. One year of CMA/OMT experience in assisted living is preferred.