Certified Medication Aide

Location:

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMAs) Float. 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.  

The ideal candidate will have both certifications CMA (Certified Medication Aide) and CNA I (GNA).

As a full-time Float you will be expected to obtain a listing of available shifts from the Staffing Coordinator by the 15th day of each preceding month. Then, no later than the 20th day of the preceding month you will be responsible for submitting your selected shifts to the Staffing Coordinator. This selection shall consist of four or five shifts for each (Sunday through Saturday) week, chosen from the availability provided by the Staffing Coordinator. Availability of shifts (days and hours) may fluctuate and will be consistently based upon the scheduling needs of the facility.

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Shift differential is applicable for evening and night shift

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus (all shifts)

Please note: Candidates sourced by third-party agencies or internal candidates are not eligible for this sign-on bonus.

Shift Differentials:

$2.00 hourly for evening shift (3pm - 11:30pm)

$2.00 hourly for night shift (11pm - 7:30am)

What we offer:  

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• 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
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 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
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

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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

• Current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for the State of Maryland
• Current CNAI (GNA) certification for the State of Maryland
• Minimum of 1 year of CNA I experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 years of Medication Administration experience preferred
• Current CPR certification required

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

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. 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. Riderwood 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