CMA - Certified Medication Aide (85251)

Northridge Village is an innovative , beautiful, 5-star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.


In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Shifts: In general we offer 8, and 12 hour shifts for our CNA/CMA positions. We have openings for full-time (30+ hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.

• Evenings: 2pm-10:30pm

Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team! The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for passing medication under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse and to provide direct, hands-on care to residents.


Responsibilities:

• CMA - Certified Medication Aide under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse, passes medication and provides treatments according to physician's orders and in accordance with facility policy.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide reports changes in resident's condition immediately to the Charge Nurse.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide reviews Tenant Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with tenant service needs and preferences.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide reviews the Staff 24-Hour Communication log and corresponding Tenant Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in tenant service needs and/or health conditions.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide provides personal services to tenants as assigned and as indicated on Tenant Service Plans.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide assists tenants with medications and/or treatments as assigned and allowed by regulation.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide assists in the dining room during meal times
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide assists with individual tenant and group social/recreational activities as requested; encourages tenant participation in activities.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide monitors for changes in tenant needs, preferences, and/or health status, and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures.
• CMA - Certified Medication Aide responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received.

Qualifications:

The Certified Medication Aide must have completed an approved training program and passed competency examinations in clinical skills and written knowledge to obtain certification as both a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA).


Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:

• Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
• Maggie's Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
• Westchester Village, Lenexa KS
• Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO
• Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO
• Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA
• Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA
• Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA
• Northridge Village, Ames, IA
• Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA
• Scenic Living Communities, Iowa Falls, IA

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.

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