Lead Medication Aide (CMA)

Description
Make Lives Better, Build Your Future: Join The Heritage at Legacy as a Lead Medication Aide (CMA) in Our Memory Support Department!
At Heritage Communities, you're more than your title - you're a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow in your career, we offer a workplace where you're supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities.
What You'll Do:
As a Lead Medication Aide (CMA) for Memory Support, you'll play a hands-on role in improving the lives of our residents by:

• Working evening shifts in our Memory Support department on weekdays, every other weekend, and a holiday rotation.
• Providing compassionate, hands-on assistance with personal care and daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meals.
• Leading your shift by guiding fellow associates, managing resident needs, completing reports, and serving as the point of contact for the on-call nurse.
• Administering medications accurately in accordance with physician orders and company policies, while maintaining precise records for each resident.
• Upholding the highest standards of care by ensuring all services are provided in line with Resident Service Agreements, company policies, and state regulations.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with residents, their families, and your team members.

Requirements
What We're Looking For:

• Availability to work a schedule that includes evening shifts, every other weekend, and a holiday rotation.
• 2+ years of experience as a certified caregiver and 2+ years of experience as a medication tech in a senior living or related industry.
• A proven leader with 1+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Active state-required CNA and 40-hour CMA certifications with an acceptable record.
• A current CPR/BLS certification.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.