Medication Aide Full-time
Harmony Cedar Rapids

Certified Medication Aide CMA

$21 - $29.50 / hour

New Wage Scale (Maximum rate reflects weekend and top shift differentials)

6a-2p parttime

2p-10p fulltime

10p-6a fulltime, parttime

On Demand Pay available!

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for CNAs who are also Certified Medication Aides to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

Harmony Cedar Rapids is looking to invest in Certified Medication Aides by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

  • Competitive wages.

  • Bonus opportunities.

  • Shift differentials.

  • Tuition reimbursement.

  • Internal growth opportunities.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • 401K with employer match.

  • Employee concierge program.

  • And more!

As a Certified Medication Aide you are the front line of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Harmony Cedar Rapids by providing our residents with the medications they need, performing Activities of Daily Living, observing changes in condition, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining education. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, an unencumbered State of Iowa C.N.A. certificate, successful completion of State of Iowa approved Medication Aide training and C.P.R. certification. One (1) year of C.N.A. and Medication Aide experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

Harmony Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Harmony Cedar Rapids never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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