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Job Title: Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Position Summary:
Heritage Grove Estates is seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our care team. In this role, you will provide essential support in medication administration while assisting residents with daily living activities. The ideal candidate is a dedicated advocate for residents and their families, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
Heritage Grove Estates is a premier provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Topeka, Kansas. We proudly serve our community through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance programs.
Our mission is to deliver personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming environment that honors each resident’s individuality. We are committed to fostering a strong sense of community while upholding the highest standards of compassion, respect, and clinical excellence.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications to the Human Resources team at Heritage Grove Estates.
Heritage Grove Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and all employees are empowered to succeed. Join our team and play a meaningful role in advancing the quality of senior care.
Position Summary:
Heritage Grove Estates is seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our care team. In this role, you will provide essential support in medication administration while assisting residents with daily living activities. The ideal candidate is a dedicated advocate for residents and their families, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer medications as prescribed with accuracy and timeliness in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
- Monitor and document vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations, and report abnormalities to licensed nursing staff
- Assist residents with mobility needs, including transfers, ambulation, and repositioning, following established care plans
- Provide toileting assistance and manage incontinence care with dignity and respect
- Respond promptly to call lights and resident requests, ensuring needs are addressed efficiently
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in alignment with infection control and safety standards
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care
- Observe and report changes in resident condition to the supervising nurse in a timely manner
- Comply with all safety regulations, infection prevention protocols, and organizational policies
- Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Collaborate closely with clinical staff to ensure individualized care plans are executed effectively, addressing both physical and emotional needs
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing with the Kansas State Board of Nursing
- Active Medication Aide certification in Kansas
- Ability to deliver compassionate, resident-centered care to individuals with varying physical and cognitive conditions
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within a healthcare environment
- Effective problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality care to seniors
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- 401K
Heritage Grove Estates is a premier provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Topeka, Kansas. We proudly serve our community through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance programs.
Our mission is to deliver personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming environment that honors each resident’s individuality. We are committed to fostering a strong sense of community while upholding the highest standards of compassion, respect, and clinical excellence.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications to the Human Resources team at Heritage Grove Estates.
Heritage Grove Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and all employees are empowered to succeed. Join our team and play a meaningful role in advancing the quality of senior care.