Skilled Nursing Medication Aide

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Insurance

Paid Time Off

Care Cash

Referral bonus

Training & development

Career advancement

Team environment

Job summary

Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center in Casper, Wyoming, seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our nursing team. You will administer medications under supervision, assist residents with daily care, and support accurate documentation within facility procedures.

This role emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and teamwork in a skilled nursing environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Wyoming CNA certification required for role.
• CMA certification/authorization in Wyoming in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or as required by facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under physician orders and supervision, following policies and Wyoming requirements.
• Document medication administration accurately in EMR/MAR.
• Monitor residents for effects or changes and report to licensed nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities and mobility per care plans.
• Maintain medication carts and clean, organized work areas.
• Communicate with nurses, CNAs, and team members professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Resident safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CNA certification

CMA certification Wyoming

Job description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center | Casper, Wyoming

Why Join Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center?

• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Leadership that values and listens to staff
• Meaningful work where your attention to detail directly impacts resident care

Position Overview

Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our nursing team.

As a CMA, you will play an important role in the safe and timely administration of medications while supporting residents with their daily care needs. Working under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff, you will help ensure medications are administered accurately, resident responses are appropriately observed and reported, and documentation is completed in accordance with facility procedures and applicable requirements.

In addition to medication administration responsibilities, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, and other needs within your authorized scope of practice.

This position is ideal for a healthcare professional who values accuracy, accountability, resident relationships, teamwork, and the opportunity to continue developing within a skilled nursing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Administration & Monitoring

• Prepare and administer medications as authorized and delegated in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, applicable Wyoming requirements, and permitted scope of practice
• Follow established medication administration procedures, including appropriate resident identification and documentation
• Maintain accurate and timely medication administration records within the electronic medical record (EMR) or medication administration record (MAR)
• Observe residents for medication effectiveness, potential side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the licensed nurse
• Immediately communicate medication errors, omissions, refusals, unavailable medications, or other medication-related concerns to the supervising licensed nurse
• Follow established procedures regarding medication storage, security, handling, and disposal
• Maintain medication carts and medication-related work areas in a clean, organized, and secure condition
• Obtain and document vital signs or other authorized observations when required before or after medication administration
• Never independently alter medication orders, dosages, schedules, or routes outside authorized scope and delegation

Resident Care & Support

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, personal hygiene, and nutritional assistance
• Assist with safe transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility in accordance with individualized care plans
• Respond promptly and professionally to call lights and resident requests
• Provide toileting and incontinence care while maintaining resident privacy, dignity, and comfort
• Assist residents with meals, hydration, and feeding when required
• Promote resident independence and encourage residents to participate in care to the greatest extent possible
• Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Provide compassionate emotional support and build respectful relationships with residents

Observation & Changes in Condition

• Observe residents for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, functional, or behavioral condition
• Promptly report changes in condition to the supervising licensed nurse
• Recognize and immediately report signs of possible medication reactions or other clinical concerns
• Accurately obtain, record, and communicate assigned vital signs and resident observations
• Report falls, injuries, incidents, skin concerns, pain, changes in appetite or hydration, and other resident concerns according to facility procedures
• Respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations and immediately obtain licensed nursing assistance when necessary

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of medications and assigned resident care
• Communicate medication-related concerns clearly and promptly to licensed nursing staff
• Participate in shift communication and provide relevant resident information to appropriate team members
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, nurses, CNAs, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable requirements and facility policies
• Follow individualized resident care plans and nursing instructions

Infection Prevention, Safety & Compliance

• Follow infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, and applicable transmission-based precautions
• Maintain compliance with facility medication-management procedures and resident-safety standards
• Follow fall-prevention, emergency response, resident transfer, and other applicable safety procedures
• Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, preferences, and personal belongings
• Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or other resident-safety concerns in accordance with facility policy and applicable reporting requirements
• Participate in required education, competency evaluations, in-services, and training
• Maintain required certifications and competencies applicable to the position

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification/status in good standing in the State of Wyoming, as required for the position
• Current Medication Aide certification/authorization in Wyoming, in good standing and eligible to perform medication-related duties within applicable scope and supervision requirements
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or as required by facility policy
• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, rehabilitation, or healthcare experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy and resident safety
• Ability to recognize and appropriately report changes in resident condition
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with licensed nurses, CNAs, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults and residents with varying clinical needs
• Commitment to professional conduct, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center, we believe in developing team members who want to build meaningful careers in healthcare.

Whether you are expanding your experience as a CMA, pursuing additional certifications, or working toward becoming an LPN or RN, we strive to provide opportunities to strengthen your skills, gain valuable clinical experience, and advance within the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, mobility, and activities of daily living using appropriate assistance and equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform resident-care activities for extended periods
• Ability to push or maneuver medication carts and resident-care equipment as required
• Ability to perform medication-related tasks requiring attention to detail and appropriate manual dexterity
• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs, changes in condition, and emergency situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.