Memory Care Certified Medication Aide

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays (9)

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Online learning

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Shores, a United Methodist Communities retirement community in Ocean City, NJ, seeks a part-time Memory Care Certified Medication Aide to support residents with dementia. You’ll administer medications under RN delegation, monitor responses, and assist with daily activities while communicating with the nurse.

Requirements include NJ CMA certification, NJ CNA certification, and a caring approach for residents with dementia.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey CMA certification from the NJ Department of Health.
• Active New Jersey CNA certification.
• Experience caring for people living with dementia (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Give residents their medications as delegated by the RN, following New Jersey rules and our policies.
• Watch for and write down how residents respond to their medications, and tell the nurse right away about any changes.
• Help residents with daily care like dressing, bathing, meals, and moving around safely.
• Keep families and teammates up to date, and bring questions or concerns to the nurse quickly.

Skills

CMA certification

CNA certification

Job description

Memory Care Certified Medication Aide

Earn $23.00 to $25.55 an hour as a part-time Certified Medication Aide in memory care at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ. Part-time night shift. We aim contact every applicant within 48 hours.

Who you'll care for

You’ll support residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in the memory care neighborhood at The Shores, a United Methodist Communities retirement community.

What you’ll do

• Give residents their medications as delegated by the RN, following New Jersey rules and our policies
• Watch for and write down how residents respond to their medications, and tell the nurse right away about any changes
• Help residents with daily care like dressing, bathing, meals, and moving around safely
• Keep families and teammates up to date, and bring questions or concerns to the nurse quickly

What you need

Required:

• Active New Jersey Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification from the NJ Department of Health.
• Active New Jersey CNA certification

Preferred:

• Experience caring for people living with dementia

Pay and benefits

• $23.00 to $25.55 per hour, based on experience
• $2.00 per hour extra for evening and night shifts
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and online learning
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts
• Some benefits are position,shiftand hours dependent

Schedule

Part-time, nights.

Why our team stays

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row. 87% of our team members say they make a difference in their work.

Applicants must pass a drug test and background check. United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. A flu vaccination is required, and medical and religious exemptions may be requested.

religious exemptions may be requested.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.