Impactful CMA: Resident Care & Medication Expert

Alaris Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Health at The Atrium in Jersey City, a 113-bed assisted living facility, seeks a certified medicine aide (CMA) to administer prescribed medications and support daily resident care. The CMA will report observations to the supervising nurse, maintain medication carts, and assist with ordering and restocking supplies in a regulated, patient-focused environment.

Requirements include a New Jersey State approved medicine course, CNA background, and a minimum of one year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Certified medicine aide (CMA) with CAN background and at least one year of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of procedures for administering simple treatments and providing bedside care.
• Familiar with department locations and Center regulations.
• Understanding of basic medical asepsis, sterile techniques and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications (oral, topical, suppositories) as prescribed by physician.
• Report resident condition changes or emergencies to supervising nurse.
• Maintain and stock medication supply and carts; restock as needed.
• Review and document medication administration; process physician orders.
• Assist with ordering medications and cleaning/stocking medicine room.
• Participate in resident treatments and communicate unusual conditions to staff.

Skills

CMA certification

CNA background

1 year nursing experience

Medication administration

Asepsis knowledge

Shift work

Education

New Jersey State approved medicine course

Job description

Alaris Health at The Atrium in Jersey City, a 113-bed assisted living facility, seeks a certified medicine aide (CMA) to administer prescribed medications and support daily resident care. The CMA will report observations to the supervising nurse, maintain medication carts, and assist with ordering and restocking supplies in a regulated, patient-focused environment.

Requirements include a New Jersey State approved medicine course, CNA background, and a minimum of one year of nursing experience.