Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Heritage Grove Estates | Topeka, Kansas

Why Join Heritage Grove Estates?

At Heritage Grove Estates, joining our team means becoming part of a community that values compassionate care, teamwork, and the important contributions our employees make every day.

Our Certified Medication Aides play an essential role in supporting both the clinical needs and daily quality of life of our residents. You will work closely with licensed nurses, CNAs, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, respectful, and resident-centered care.

✔ Supportive, team-oriented work environment
✔ Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
✔ Leadership that values and supports staff
✔ Meaningful work where you can make a difference every day
✔ Opportunity to expand your experience in senior living and skilled nursing

Position Overview

Heritage Grove Estates is seeking dependable, compassionate, and resident-focused Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) to join our nursing team.

The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for assisting with medication administration within their authorized scope of practice and under appropriate licensed nursing supervision. In addition to medication responsibilities, the CMA provides direct resident care and assists with activities of daily living to promote resident comfort, dignity, independence, and overall well-being.

This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a commitment to medication safety. The CMA works collaboratively with licensed nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure each resident receives individualized, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Administration & Safety

• Administer medications within the CMA's authorized scope of practice and under appropriate licensed nursing supervision

• Follow provider orders, medication administration records (MARs), and established facility procedures

• Follow established medication administration procedures and appropriate medication-safety practices

• Accurately document medications administered according to facility requirements

• Report medication concerns, refusals, omissions, errors, or other medication-related issues immediately to the supervising licensed nurse

• Observe residents for potential changes or concerns following medication administration and report findings to licensed nursing staff

• Maintain appropriate security and handling of medications in accordance with facility procedures

• Follow established procedures related to medication storage, documentation, and accountability

• Communicate medication-related questions or concerns to the supervising licensed nurse

Resident Care & Activities of Daily Living

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, personal hygiene, and feeding

• Assist with resident mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and repositioning according to individualized care plans

• Provide toileting and incontinence care while maintaining resident dignity and privacy

• Assist residents during meals and provide feeding assistance as needed

• Respond promptly and professionally to resident call lights and requests for assistance

• Encourage residents to maintain the highest practical level of independence

• Provide care in accordance with individualized resident preferences and established plans of care

• Help maintain resident comfort, cleanliness, and safety throughout the shift

Observation & Communication

• Obtain and document vital signs and other assigned measurements as appropriate

• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, cognition, mood, appetite, mobility, or overall well-being

• Promptly report changes in resident condition to the supervising licensed nurse

• Communicate clearly with nursing staff regarding resident needs and concerns

• Participate in shift communication and resident-care updates as appropriate

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, visitors, and interdisciplinary team members

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Complete medication and resident-care documentation accurately and within established timeframes

• Follow individualized resident care plans and nursing instructions

• Maintain accurate documentation of care and services provided

• Communicate incomplete care, resident refusals, or identified concerns to the supervising nurse

• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, CNAs, therapy, dietary, activities, and other team members to support continuity of care

• Maintain confidentiality of resident health information and records

Resident Rights & Quality of Life

• Treat every resident with compassion, dignity, patience, and respect

• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality

• Promote resident choice, independence, preferences, and individuality

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries

• Support a resident-centered environment where residents feel safe, respected, and cared for

• Immediately report concerns involving resident safety, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or inappropriate treatment according to facility procedures

Infection Prevention & Safety

• Follow established infection prevention and control practices

• Perform appropriate hand hygiene and utilize personal protective equipment as required

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe resident environment

• Follow appropriate transfer, mobility, fall-prevention, and resident-safety procedures

• Safely use mechanical lifts and other resident-care equipment according to training

• Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, hazards, or safety concerns

• Follow emergency procedures and assist appropriately during emergency situations

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with licensed nurses, CNAs, fellow CMAs, and interdisciplinary team members

• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for assigned shifts

• Participate in required training, education, competencies, and facility meetings

• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability in daily responsibilities

• Accept coaching and feedback and demonstrate a willingness to learn

• Assist team members when appropriate to support resident care and facility operations

• Perform additional responsibilities within the employee's authorized role as assigned

Qualifications

• Active Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in good standing, as required for the position

• Active Kansas Medication Aide certification in good standing

• Ability to safely perform medication-related responsibilities within the authorized scope of practice

• Ability to provide compassionate, resident-centered care to individuals with varying physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Commitment to resident rights, safety, confidentiality, and quality care

• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, senior living, or healthcare experience preferred

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Care Cash Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement

Grow With Us

At Heritage Grove Estates, we believe in developing employees who want to continue growing their careers in healthcare.

The Certified Medication Aide position provides an opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge, strengthen your medication-management skills, and gain valuable experience working alongside licensed nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Whether you are building a long-term career as a CMA or continuing your education toward becoming an LPN, RN, or another healthcare professional, we want to provide an environment where you can continue learning and developing.

About Us

Heritage Grove Estates proudly serves the Topeka, Kansas community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services.

Our mission is simple:

To Make Every Resident Feel Cared For.

We believe fulfilling that mission begins with compassionate employees who understand that every medication administered, every call light answered, and every interaction with a resident is an opportunity to make a difference.

Apply Today

If you are a compassionate Certified Medication Aide looking for an opportunity where your skills are valued and your work has a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Join Heritage Grove Estates and help us make every resident feel cared for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Heritage Grove Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Heritage Grove Estates is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform resident-care activities throughout the shift

• Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, mobility, and activities of daily living

• Ability to safely use mechanical lifts and other resident-assistance equipment as trained

• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs and emergency situations

• Ability to perform medication administration and documentation responsibilities safely and accurately

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and with appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment when required