Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Legend Senior Living Riverton, NJ 08077, US

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 8 years in a row!

Benefits--Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)
401(k) program including discretionary company match
Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)
Holiday pay
Discretionary Scholarship program
Annual performance evaluations/raises

JOB HIGHLIGHTS--Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the nursing team as a Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A.). You will make a difference in the lives of residents by coordinating their medication administration and assisting them with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities--Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Assistance with Medications for all assigned residents
Assisting with the daily care of the residents, including: Personal care, grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals.
Monitoring the resident’s physical and emotional comfort and responding as needed
Documenting completed tasks such as: Daily shift report, resident records and negotiated service agreement
Confidentially communicating clearly to other staff, such as: Urgent needs for the next shift and all concerns to the Health Care Director
Demonstrating the ability to manage assigned tasks within the scheduled shift

Bonus opportunities--Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Employee referrals
Employee of the month/year
Resident tour (move-in)

Why we should be your “home away from home”

Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

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