Certified Medication Aide/Caregiver for Assisted Living Program-(CMA) Atlantic City
Company: Caring, Inc.
Location: Atlantic City
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Qualifications High school or
equivalent (Preferred) Medication Administration: 1 year
(Preferred) CNA (Preferred) Certified Medication Aide (Preferred)
Full Job Description CARING SENIOR LIVING, Inc. JOB DESCRIPTION:
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) ACCOUNTABLE TO: Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN), Director of Nursing (DON), Administrator of Assisting
Living Program, and/ or the Director of the Assisted Living
Programs. JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Medication Assistant assists
Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the
direction of the RN. The CMA shall also be responsible for
providing personal care to Assisted Living Residents, providing
light housekeeping, and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of
resident apartments, resident laundry, and assistance in dining
services. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED Certified
Nursing Assistant Certificate or Certified Home Health Aide
Certificate 1 year of CMA / CHHA experience Successful completion
of medication administration training course & statewide
standardized, written competency test. CMA certification in the
state of New Jersey GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: ·
Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, DON, Assisted living
Administrators, and all other nursing staff. · Maintains a
professional relationship with all residents. · Maintains
confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to
residents, facility operations, and other personnel. · Maintains
residents' privacy and dignity. · Encourages residents to maintain
their independence. · Has a full understanding of fire, emergency,
and safety procedures. JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication
Assistant (cont.) · Adheres to policies and procedures and
standards regarding infection control. · Has a full understanding
of the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents. ·
Assist residents with medication administration by following proper
medication techniques as learned in the CMA course. · Be able to
properly demonstrate the FIVE RIGHTS of medication administration
and Safe Medication Practices. · Maintain frequent close
communication with the RN. · Properly identify medication and
residents before administering medication. · Document on MARS when
medication has or has not been given. · Notify LPN / RN if resident
not given or refuses medication. · Notify LPN / RN immediately if
medication error has occurred and document appropriately. · Check
all meds daily and call the pharmacy for needed refills. ·
Quarterly, direct observation and supervision of the medication
administration task by the RN. · Receive medications from pharmacy
and document that they were delivered. · Provides AM & PM personal
care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral
hygiene, care of hair, incontinence care including changing adult
briefs as needed. · Takes weights and vital signs (TPR & BP)
monthly & as requested by nurse, record and report results to
nurse. · Provide ambulation assistance as needed · Assist with
transfer to & from bed. · Report any change in resident status to
nursing immediately. · Respond to emergency calls & assist nurses
as needed. · Report any accidents, injuries, or complaints to the
nurse or administrator immediately. · Deliver supplies and
equipment to residents. · Provide light housekeeping. · Cleans
refrigerator, stove/oven, cabinets, and silverware drawers as
needed. JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (cont. 'd)
· Vacuum and dust as needed · Assist with laundry: washing & drying
clothes, folding laundry, and putting away. · Strip and remake bed
as needed but at least 1x per week. · Clean the bathroom including
bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower/tub. · Removes trash
from residents' apartments daily. · Assist resident with meal
service as needed. Ex: meal preparation & cutting up foods, set-up,
clearing, and washing dishes. · Report any unsafe equipment to the
nurse/administrator. · Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the
storage room and inventory of supplies. · Removal of trash from
Administrator / Nursing offices. · Abides by established guidelines
of the facility and governing regulations. · Any other
responsibilities deemed necessary by the administrator.' ' Benefit
Conditions: Only full-time employees are eligible COVID-19
Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
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