Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

About the role

Experience Senior Living is looking for a Certified Medication Aide to join its team in Akron. Working under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the CMA safely administers prescription medications to residents in nursing homes and residential care facilities in accordance with Ohio Revised Code, Chapters 4723 and rules 4723-27-01 through 4723-27-09, and applicable community policies.

Key responsibilities

• Administer oral, topical, nasal spray, drops, rectal, vaginal and inhalant medications as permitted by the Ohio Board of Nursing, and administer insulin via pen device when trained and authorized by the company.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration: right resident, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of all medication administration, including refusals or adverse reactions, and monitor residents for side effects.
• Report refusals, deviations and concerns promptly to the supervising nurse and ensure resident safety.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, compliance with universal precautions and prioritization of tasks.
• Communicate openly with managers and peers about resident issues; may perform other duties that do not conflict with medication administration.

Required profile

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completed an Ohio Board-approved Medication Aide training program and passed the CMA exam, with current Ohio CMA certification.
• Active certification maintained with biennial continuing education.
• First Aid and CPR certification if required by state law or company standards.

Required skills

• Effective communication and ability to read medication labels.
• Basic medication administration and documentation.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Compliance with Ohio Administrative Code rules for CMA practice (4723-27).

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life insurance.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Paid holidays and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.