Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)/Personal Support Specialist (PSS) – Residential Care

Job overview

The Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)/Personal Support Specialist (PSS) – Residential Care, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. role is an onsite, part-time position in Augusta, ME, averaging 20 hours per week on a rotating schedule of 16 hours one week and 24 the next, including every other weekend. Pay is $22.22–$27.10 per hour. Maine Veterans’ Homes provides care and support to residents in its Residential Care area. The role supports residents’ safety, dignity, independence, and well-being by combining medication administration with personal care. Working with the care team, the aide monitors residents and communicates concerns to nursing staff while assisting with daily activities and providing companionship.

What you'll do

• Administer medications safely under state regulations and facility policies
• monitor medication effectiveness and possible side effects
• maintain medication administration records
• report resident condition changes to nursing staff
• assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers, meals, hydration, and feeding as needed
• provide companionship and emotional support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

residential care

crma

personal support specialist

medication administration

activities of daily living

3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

rotating schedule

every other weekend

augusta me

maine veterans’ homes

$22.22–$27.10/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Earned-pay access before payday
• MainePERS pension plan
• paid time off
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• growth and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires current 40-hour CRMA certification and PSS or CNA certification. Rotating schedule includes every other weekend.

About the employer

MAINE VETERANS HOMES is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.