Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

The Certified Medication Aide delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Graduate of a State approved CNA program


• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.


• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred


• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.


• Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication Aide

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action


• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility


• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department


• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation


• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.


• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information


• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures


• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in the facility as well as those which may be ordered by the attending physician


• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors; when, where, and why they occur; and how they can be prevented.


• Report medication errors immediately.


• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician


• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner


• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor


• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients


• Assist in the evacuation of patients


• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance


• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment


• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team


• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours


• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer