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Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - The Laurels of Defiance

Ciena Healthcare
Defiance, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
The Laurels of Defiance,

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Want to make a difference in someone’s life?

If you have patience, empathy and a true desire to care for those in need, you will love working as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA)! In this role, you have an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our guests. We look for candidates who are prompt, dedicated and enjoy caring for others.

Our facility is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to carefully dispense medication to patients. In this position, you will work under the supervision of an RN and assist staff members as needed. You are responsible for making sure patients take the right medications at the right time. Our ideal candidate has experience in elderly care, long term care, or memory care at a nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospital. We are seeking someone who can provide the highest standard of care for our residents and patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Dispense patient medications
  • Dispense patient medications
  • Track all prescription and non-prescription drugs that you administer, keeping meticulous records of dosage times and amounts
  • Ensure patients take their medication
  • Follow all facility standards and regulations to ensure the safety of patients and staff


Requirements And Qualifications

  • Current Medication Aide certification
  • At least one year of experience, ideally in an assisted living, memory care, or elderly care setting
  • BLS certification
  • Passion for caring for others
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • #IND123


The Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry. This includes:

  • $5,000 Sign on Bonus paid out over 1 year
  • $1,000 Referral Bonuses (unlimited)
  • Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
  • 401K with matching funds up to 4% after 90 days.
  • DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
  • Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
  • Zero cost uniforms
  • Legacy, our new virtual community and rewards & recognitions program


Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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Salary : $1,000

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