Certified Medication Aide​/CMA

Overview

Now Hiring: CMA/L1MA! Join our team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and make a meaningful impact every day in a warm, supportive environment. Build relationships, grow your skills, and provide care that truly matters.

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 on 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.

• Impactful Work:
  Make a difference every day and bring smiles to residents.
• Supportive Community:
  Be part of a compassionate team that values teamwork and respect.
• Career Growth:
  Advance professionally and personally, whether you’re new or seasoned.
• Fun and Engaging Environment:
  Create lasting friendships and unforgettable memories in an inclusive environment.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life.

• Recognition and Appreciation:
  Feel valued with meaningful shout-outs.
• Family Atmosphere:
  Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
• Paid Time Off:
  Competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
• Daily Access to Wages:
  Flexibility to access pay whenever you need it.
• Complimentary Meals:
  Delicious free meals while you work.
• Tuition Assistance:
  Support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and more.
• Earn More:
  
  Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) Plan:
  Secure your future with company contributions.

Take the next step in your career at Americare Senior Living and make a difference today! Your role as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is crucial for providing high‑quality care and assisting residents with daily living activities.

• Administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate medical records under licensed supervision.
• Verify resident identity before medication administration and document dosage and time.
• Monitor residents for medication responses and report adverse reactions to the supervising nurse.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene, meals, and mobility.
• Recognize and report changes in resident conditions promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of resident care, intake, and output.
• Provide assistance to co‑workers as needed.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and provide tours when necessary.

• Standing, sitting, walking, and changing positions frequently.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.; pushing, pulling, or lowering up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to push a resident in a wheelchair up to 350 lbs.
• Utilize safety equipment such as gait belts and mechanical lifts as required.

• Follow proper procedures for resident care, including two‑person lifts when necessary.
• Utilize required PPE to prevent exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Report work‑related injuries within 12 hours and participate in required documentation.
• Participation in company drug testing procedures.

This job operates in an indoor environment with adequate lighting and ventilation. It may include attending outdoor or public activities with residents.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a Certified Medication Aide program that meets state requirements.
• Active certification in good standing.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality resident care.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.