Certified Medication Aide; CMA

Overview

Now Hiring: CMA/L1MA! Make a real difference every day as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Level 1 Medication Aide (L1MA). Join our caring team where you’ll provide support, build meaningful connections with residents, and enjoy a positive, team-focused work environment. We also offer opportunities for career growth and training to help you build your future in healthcare.

Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors? At Americare, our RISING Team Values guide everything we do:
Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, Inspire, Nurture, Growth.

We are proud to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, every single day. Americare communities are more than just workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture. We have been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report.

• Administer prescribed medications under the supervision of licensed nursing staff
• Verify resident identity prior to medication administration and document dosage, time, and observations
• Monitor residents for medication responses and report adverse reactions or concerns promptly
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility
• Recognize and report changes in resident condition to charge staff
• Maintain accurate documentation related to resident care, intake, and output as ordered
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required
• Support team members by providing assistance as needed
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and assist with tours as requested

• Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) program that meets state requirements
• Active CMA certification in good standing

• Skills & Abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach to care
• Clear communication skills and professionalism

• Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
• Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance
• Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.

• Follow proper resident care procedures, including two-person lifts when required
• Utilize required PPE to prevent exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
• Participate in company drug testing procedures

This role is performed in an indoor healthcare environment with appropriate lighting and ventilation. Duties may occasionally include accompanying residents to outdoor or community activities.

Join Americare Senior Living and make a meaningful difference by supporting residents with safe medication practices and compassionate daily care.

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Interested in Americare Senior Living but not ready to apply? Our Talent Network offers a simple way to stay connected, receive updates on caregiving and clinical opportunities, and explore what’s next — with no pressure to apply.

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