Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Full Time NEW

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for safely administering medications to residents or patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse, while providing compassionate, high-quality care. The CMA monitors residents for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions, documents medication administration accurately, and assists with activities of daily living as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer prescribed medications according to physician orders and facility policies.
• Verify resident identity and medication orders before administration.
• Document medication administration accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) or medication administration record (MAR).
• Observe residents for therapeutic effects, side effects, allergic reactions, or changes in condition, and report concerns to the supervising nurse promptly.
• Measure and record vital signs as directed.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility, when needed.
• Ensure medications are stored, handled, and disposed of according to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain medication carts and treatment areas in a clean, organized, and secure manner.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow facility emergency procedures.
• Follow infection prevention, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Attend required in-service education and maintain certification requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification:

• Current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification in the applicable state.
• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification, if required by state regulations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification (preferred or required depending on facility).
• Ability to safely administer medications according to state regulations.
• Knowledge of medication administration principles and resident care practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Certified Medication Aide in a long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, or hospital setting.
• Experience using electronic medication administration records (eMAR/EMR).