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Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Erickson Living

New Providence, NJJob$22–26/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22–26/hr
Location
New Providence, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current CNA Or HHA Certification New JerseyCurrent Medication Administration Certification New JerseyCurrent CPR Certification

Job overview

Erickson Living is hiring a Certified Medication Aide (CMA). Join Erickson Senior Living’s Lantern Hill community as a Certified Medication Aide, providing person‑centered care and supporting residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs while assisting with daily living activities and medication administration.

Key focus areas include Support residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs, Assist residents with activities of daily living, and Implement personal care plans focusing on strengths and preferences.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, CNA Or HHA Certification In New Jersey, and Medication Administration Certification For New Jersey. Preferred (not required): Person-Centered Care, Activities Of Daily Living Assistance, Personal Care Plan Implementation, and Medication Administration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Person-Centered CareActivities of Daily Living AssistancePersonal Care Plan ImplementationMedication Administration

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Current CNA or HHA Certification New JerseyCurrent Medication Administration Certification New JerseyCurrent CPR Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Location:

Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMAs). Our CMAs support our residents in all aspects of daily living, providing person-centered care to ensure we meet all of our resident’s needs.

What we offer

  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.

  • Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options.

  • Full-time employees are eligible for PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.

  • 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.

  • Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members.

  • Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

  • Compensation: Between $22.00 - $26.00 per hour. Commensurate with experience.

Shift Available: Per Diem (all shifts)

How you will make an impact

  • Supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs

  • Assisting residents in activities of daily living

  • Implementing residents personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging

  • Providing assistance with resident activities and programs

  • Working with the clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed in a timely matter

  • Administration of medication to residents

What you will need

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • C urrent CNA or HHA certification in the state of New Jersey.

  • Current certification for Medication Administration for the state of New Jersey.

  • Minimum of 1 year of CNA experience preferred.

  • Minimum of 1 years of Medication Administration experience preferred.

  • Current CPR certification is required.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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