Certified Medication Aid (CMA)

Job overview

The Certified Medication Aid (CMA) role is onsite in Topeka, KS, with pay of $19.50–$22.00 per hour. Compensation is stated in the posting. Cedarhurst Senior Living provides senior living communities focused on resident care and personalized services. The CMA administers and documents medications and provides direct resident care under individualized care plans. The role supports residents’ safety, daily living needs, wellbeing, and independence through observation, documentation, communication, and assistance with care activities.

What you'll do

• Administer and document medications according to the five rights and individualized care plans
• provide direct resident care and assistance with activities of daily living
• observe residents and report condition changes
• document care, medication assistance, incidents, and interventions
• check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned
• assist with transfers, ambulation, nutrition, hydration, restorative techniques, and fall prevention
• communicate with supervisors, physicians, families, and the next shift.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified medication aid

cma

medication administration

resident care

activities of daily living

care documentation

senior living

topeka ks

cedarhurst

$19.50–$22.00/hr

medication aide certification

insulin certification preferred

cpr or bls preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, 401(k) with company match for eligible employees after one year, GROW Points rewards, Skechers discounts, and early paycheck access.

Why this role

Cedarhurst offers medical and life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match for eligible employees after one year, GROW Points, Skechers discounts, and early paycheck access.

About the employer

Cedarhurst is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.