Long Term Care Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington, New Mexico
Night Shift Differential Available

At Cedar Ridge Inn, joining our team means more than accepting a position—it means becoming part of a healthcare team that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the meaningful impact you make in the lives of our residents every day.

✔ Competitive, negotiable pay
✔ Night Shift Differential available
✔ Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
✔ Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
✔ Leadership that values and listens to staff
✔ Meaningful work where you truly make a difference

Cedar Ridge Inn is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our skilled nursing team.

As a CMA, you will play an important role in supporting resident health and safety through the accurate and timely administration of medications within your authorized scope of practice. You will work under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff while monitoring residents, documenting medication administration, and promptly communicating changes or concerns.

In addition to medication-related responsibilities, you will support residents with appropriate daily care needs and collaborate with nurses, CNAs, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure residents receive safe, respectful, and person-centered care.

• Prepare and administer medications as authorized within the CMA scope of practice and in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable requirements

• Follow established medication administration procedures to promote resident safety and reduce medication errors

• Accurately document medication administration within the electronic medication administration record (eMAR) or other designated documentation system

• Observe residents for medication effectiveness, potential side effects, adverse reactions, and changes in condition

• Promptly report medication concerns, adverse reactions, refusals, omissions, or changes in resident condition to the supervising licensed nurse

• Obtain and document vital signs and other resident information as assigned and within scope of practice

• Ensure medications are appropriately stored, secured, handled, and accounted for according to facility procedures

• Follow appropriate procedures for medication cart security, medication storage areas, and controlled medications as applicable

• Communicate effectively with licensed nursing staff regarding resident medication needs and clinical concerns

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and other care needs within certification, training, and assigned responsibilities

• Support residents with mobility, transfers, repositioning, hygiene, toileting, and other appropriate care activities as assigned

• Respond promptly and professionally to resident requests and call lights

• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and personal preferences

• Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate PPE utilization, and applicable precautions

• Participate in required staff meetings, in-service education, competency training, and professional development activities

• Maintain compliance with facility policies and applicable federal and New Mexico requirements

• Current and valid Certified Medication Aide (CMA) credential meeting applicable New Mexico requirements

• Completion of an approved Medication Aide training program as applicable

• CNA certification or other prerequisite credential as required for medication aide practice in New Mexico

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or another healthcare environment preferred

• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and resident safety practices

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy

• Ability to recognize potential medication concerns and promptly communicate them to licensed nursing personnel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under the direction of licensed nursing staff

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults and individuals with varying clinical needs

• Competitive, negotiable pay

• Night Shift Differential available

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Employee wellness programs

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for career advancement

At Cedar Ridge Inn, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our team members.

Whether you are expanding your experience as a Certified Medication Aide, continuing your nursing education, or working toward becoming an LPN or RN, we encourage employees to strengthen their skills and pursue opportunities for advancement.

Cedar Ridge Inn proudly serves the Farmington, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and quality.

Our team works together to create an environment where residents feel cared for and employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

If you are a dependable and compassionate Certified Medication Aide who takes pride in accuracy, resident safety, and quality care, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join Cedar Ridge Inn and learn more about our negotiable pay and available Night Shift Differential.

Cedar Ridge Inn 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.

Cedar Ridge Inn is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform resident-care duties for extended periods

• Ability to assist residents with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and other care needs using appropriate assistance and equipment

• Ability to safely operate medication carts and applicable resident-care equipment

• Ability to perform tasks requiring appropriate manual dexterity and attention to detail

• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs and emergency situations

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation