Certified Medication Aide (Care Associate)

Certified Medication Aide / Care Associate

Location: Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living

As a Certified Medication Aide / Care Associate, you'll provide compassionate, person-centered care, helping residents with all aspects of daily living. You'll work closely with our team to ensure each resident's needs are met with kindness and respect, making sure they feel comfortable, valued, and at home. New grads welcome!

Compensation: Starts at $21.00 per hour based on experience, plus shift differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts.

Sign on bonus: $5,000.00 sign on bonus offered for qualifying schedules. Eligibility for bonus: Current Nurse Aide and Medication Aide certifications in the State of Virginia prior to hire with Erickson Senior Living.

Special weekend program: Earn an additional $6.00 per hour for schedules which include every weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Flexible Float program: Earn an additional $4.00 per hour on top of hourly rate and shift differential for flexible float program.

What We Offer:

30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!

Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age and onsite CVS Pharmacy, with discounts, for easy access to life's necessities.

PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.

Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options.

A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.

Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones.

Help People Live Better Lives By:

Supporting residents by administering their medication with care and attention.

Assisting with daily activities, helping residents maintain their independence and comfort.

Creating a personalized care experience by implementing plans that focus on what makes each resident feel comfortable, valued, and at home.

Encouraging participation in fun and engaging activities that enrich residents' lives and bring joy to their day.

Collaborating with our caring clinical team to ensure residents' needs are met promptly and with compassion.

Providing person-centered support—helping meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and clinical needs of each resident.

What You Will Need:

Current Nurse Aide and Medication Aide certifications in the State of Virginia.

Greenspring is a beautiful 58-acre continuing care retirement community in Springfield, Virginia. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Greenspring helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.