CRMA - Assisted Living

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Are you passionate about supporting residents and creating a caring, respectful community? Do you thrive in hands-on environments, take pride in delivering quality care, and value teamwork and inclusion? Avesta Housing is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Resident Assistant/Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) to provide essential services and daily support to residents in our Assisted Living Division.

In this vital role, you'll administer medications, assist with personal care, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment. You'll collaborate with staff to observe and document resident needs, support activities, and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and resident rights. Every day, your work will directly contribute to Avesta's mission of improving lives by fostering dignity, respect, and well-being for all residents.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors
• Bring strong skills in personal care, teamwork, and communication
• Thrive in a dynamic setting where compassion and professionalism matter
• Want to be part of a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to quality and safety

About Inn at Village Square

Avesta Housing's Inn at Village Square is an assisted living facility for older adults who find it difficult to continue to live without assistance but who would like to continue to enjoy their independence in the comfort of a safe, secure, and friendly environment. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide "peace of mind" to each resident as well as to their respective family.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing's Inn at Village Square Avesta being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected the Inn at Village Square and Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

What We're Looking for in an Employee:

• Commitment to quality services and treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Thorough understanding of the aging process.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and portray a positive, team-player attitude.

Requirements

• Experience working with older adults in a personal care environment.
• Current PSS and CRMA certification.
• Ability to meet facility and state immunization requirements.

Click HERE to view the full CRMA position, listed as a Resident Assistant II.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position that will work 2nd shift, and requires working every other weekend. This position is fully on-site at our assisted living facility in Gorham, Maine.


This is a non-exempt/hourly position that pays $19.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on experience, plus any applicable shift differentials.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
• 7 paid holidays
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?


If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today!

Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person.


We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths.


We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply.


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Salary Description


$19.00 - $22.00