What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medicine Aide position at Lorien Health Services?
Overview
Lorien Columbia is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our award-winning team! Experience firsthand why Lorien is more than a nursing home and assisted living company—we're a community committed to providing exceptional care while supporting the growth and success of our team members.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply today!
Competitive Pay
- $20.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience
Comprehensive Benefits
- 80 hours of Paid Time Off (vacation)
- 40 hours of paid sick leave (rolls over annually)
- Personal days
- 7 major holidays
- Double-time pay for holidays worked
- CareFirst medical benefits
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Same Day Pay
Employee Perks
- Employee discounts
- Earn Points, Earn Rewards program
- Professional development opportunities
- Attendance rewards
- Employee referral program
Responsibilities
Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) are responsible for safely administering medications to residents in accordance with physician orders, established policies and procedures, and the direction of the Director of Nursing. They monitor residents for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions, accurately document medication administration, and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to provide exceptional resident care while maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accomodation.
- Full & Part Time Hours
- Schedule: Days, Evenings
- Every other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)
- Maryland CMA license
- Maryland GNA license
Lorien Columbia has been in the heart of Howard County, MD since 1977 and is the first of 9 Lorien facilities. Our facility includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, as well as the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County with 215 beds total, 5 nursing units. Lorien Columbia is a five-star facility and recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top nursing homes in Maryland. Recently voted Baltimore's Best Elder Care!
Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Salary : $20 - $24