Esprit Whispering Ridge is West Omaha's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. We pride ourselves on providing consistent quality care. There’s a simple philosophy at the heart of Esprit Whispering Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care: everyone counts. With us, it’s personal—and we’re proud to assist our Residents with the tasks of daily living. Do you want a rewarding and fulfilling job? Do you find joy in helping others? Do you want to be a part of an amazing team? If so, Esprit Whispering Ridge is the place for you. Every other weekend/every other holiday required.

Certified Medication Aide Job Description

Our team is looking for a skilled CMA to join our staff. In this role, you will be responsible for administering medication to many of our patients. This is a responsibility that will involve completing several other important tasks. For example, you will need to track your patients’ vitals, report changes, collect samples, and record their medication doses.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a very strong understanding of the best practices for medication administration. You will also spend much of your time interacting directly with patients. This means that having the ability to make patients feel comfortable is a must. If you believe that you have these qualifications, we’d love to see your resume.

Certified Medication Aide Responsibilities:

• Administer daily medications to patients
• Work with other medical professionals to establish consistent and comprehensive care routines
• Keep extremely detailed records on medication dosages and times
• Track patients vitals and report to a nurse or physician if they change significantly
• Help us maintain a hygienic work environment
• Follow all health and safety standards
• Certified Medication Aide Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• All relevant state-mandated medication aide certifications
• Previous experience in a similar role is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex medication topics to patients
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and at other odd hours as scheduling needs dictate.

Certified Medication Aide Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• All relevant state-mandated medication aide certifications
• Previous experience in a similar role is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex medication topics to patients
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and at other odd hours as scheduling needs dictate.