Medication Aide Full-time
Southridge Specialty Care, a 82-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Marshalltown, IA, is now hiring!

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time Evenings

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a Certified Medication Aide!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and passing medications.
  • Deliver emotional support and provide companionship while fostering a positive and engaging environment.
  • Provide health monitoring by administering medications and conducting routine vital checks.
  • Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
  • Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.
  • Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for safety.

Qualifications

  • Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa, or the ability to activate certification.
  • Valid certification as a Medication Aide. Medication Aide must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
  • Strong commitment to resident care, professionalism, and teamwork.
  • Compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

  • Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
  • Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
  • Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Start Your Journey with Us

Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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