What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA: Certified Medication Aide position at UMC (United Methodist Communities)?
CMA: Certified Medication Aide (CNA Required)
Full Time | Day and Evening Shifts
Part Time | Night Shifts
Per Diem
** Pay rate up to $27/hour | SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME: $3,500 **
Pay rate based experience, shift differentials and weekend incentives.
UMC has been certified A Great Place to Workfor the 8th year in a row 87% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC
UMC is currently seeking a CMA: Certified Medication Aide in Assisted Living for The Shores, our Senior Care Community located in Ocean City, NJ within picturesque Cape May County.
Ocean City was recently recognized by the HomeSnacks data website as "New Jersey's happiest town" based on lower cost of living and unemployment rates and shorter commute times in a recent study. UMC, a seven-time Great Place to Work certified organization, has many opportunities to get you happy in your work and home life in our family-friendly town
The CMA: Certified Medication Aide administers medications to the residents of the Memory Support Residence.
Requirements for a CMA: Certified Medication Aide:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current New Jersey CNA or CHHA certification in good standing
- NJDOHSS-approved Medication Administration Course certification
- Preferred: 1 year of experience working with individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's
- Willingness to complete required Memory Care training
About UMC:
- Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
- Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community
- According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:
- Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning: this is not "just a job"
- Feel their workplace is physically SAFE
- We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more
- Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.
Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates:
- Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Daily Overtime Available for Eligible Positions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
- Employee Discount Program
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU)
- 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
- Free uniform itemsadditional uniform allowances
- Immediate Pay - on demand access to earned pay
- Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insuranceso much more
UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.