Level 1 Medication Aide (CMA)

Springfield Skilled Care Center; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Springfield Skilled Care Center is seeking a Level 1 Medication Aide to provide safe medication administration and resident care in a supportive long-term care setting. You will follow the five rights, document in the resident chart, and escalate changes to licensed staff.

The role offers competitive pay, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and benefits for full-time employees. Join a team focused on safety, quality care, and compassionate service for residents, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must hold valid Missouri Level 1 Medication Aide certification
• Six months of long-term care experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered under supervision of a licensed nurse
• Follows the five rights of medication administration
• Records medication administration and treatments in the resident chart
• Notifies licensed staff of resident pain or changes
• Assists with vital signs and rounds as required
• Responds to resident call lights and anticipates needs
• Maintains resident safety and follows policies and procedures

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Missouri Level 1 Medication Aide certification

Job description

Springfield Skilled Care Center - At Springfield Skilled Care Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Springfield Skilled Care Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Springfield Skilled Care Center.

Available Shift:

• 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Level 1 Medication Aide:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Shift Differential Pay (at participating locations)
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Level 1 Medication Aide:

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with center policy
• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration
• Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with center policy
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications of Level 1 Medication Aide:

• High School diploma or general equivalency preferred
• Required valid certification as a level 1 Medication Aide in the state of Missouri
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages preferred
• Basic computer knowledge

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

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