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Certified Medication Aide (CMA)Estherville Community Care Center • Spirit Lake, IA, USA
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Estherville Community Care Center • Spirit Lake, IA, USA
30+ days ago
Salary
$19.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Long-Term Care

Position Summary

A Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in a long-term care facility is responsible for administering prescribed medications to residents and assisting with daily healthcare needs under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The CMA ensures safe medication practices while supporting resident comfort, dignity, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Administration

  • Administer oral, topical, inhaled, and other approved medications as prescribed
  • Follow the "Five Rights" of medication administration (right patient, medication, dose, time, route)
  • Accurately document medication administration in medical records
  • Monitor residents for side effects or adverse reactions and report concerns to nursing staff
  • Measure and record vital signs as required before or after medication administration

Resident Care Support

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Support mobility, transfers, and positioning to ensure safety and comfort
  • Provide compassionate, respectful care that maintains resident dignity

Communication & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in charts and electronic health records
  • Report changes in residents' physical or mental condition to licensed nurses
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members

Safety & Compliance

  • Adhere to facility policies, state regulations, and infection control standards
  • Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications
  • Participate in safety drills and maintain a clean, hazard-free environment

Team Collaboration

  • Work under the supervision of an RN or LPN
  • Collaborate with nursing staff and other caregivers to deliver coordinated care
  • Attend staff meetings and ongoing training sessions

Qualifications

  • Current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification (Iowa)
  • Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (required)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification (preferred or required)
  • Knowledge of basic pharmacology and medication administration procedures

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols
  • Compassion and patience when working with elderly or disabled residents
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks

Work Environment

  • Long-term care facilities,
  • Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting residents (with assistance or equipment)
  • May involve exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids



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