Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (L1MA)
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Home Health Aide, Caregiver, Elderly/Senior Care
Job Description
Job Description
$500 Sign on Bonus
Community: Dunsford Court Memory Care by Americare Senior Living
Community Type: Assisted Living
Location: Sullivan, MO
Shifts Available: 2nd shift
Employment Type: Full & part time
Pay: $15.75 to $16.25
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Americare is more than just a workplace-it's a Senior Living Organization that offers a supportive and uplifting work environment that makes a difference in seniors' lives daily. We're certified as a Great Place to Work and named a top provider by U.S.News & World Report.
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Advance Your Clinical Career in Senior Living
Are you a nurse or clinical professional looking for a meaningful role in senior living or long-term care? At Americare, you'll combine clinical excellence with compassionate care.
Who We Are
- Leading senior living and healthcare provider serving multiple states
- 40+ years of experience in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing
- Values-driven culture built on RISING:
Respect
• Integrity
• Servant Heart
• Inspire
• Nurture
• Growth - Nationally recognized workplace and care provider
- Deliver high-quality resident-centered clinical care
- Work with supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
- Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialty clinical roles
- Focus on quality outcomes, compliance, and patient safety
- Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise
- Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities (role dependent)
- Daily pay access
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Free meals during shifts
- Recognition programs and career advancement pathways
Grow your clinical career in senior living with Americare. Apply today.
Your Role as the Certified Medication Aide (CMA / L1MA)
Memory Care | Missouri
Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Medication Aide (CMA / Level One Medication Aide - L1MA) to support residents in our Assisted Living Memory Care communities in Missouri.
In this role, you'll safely administer medications under the supervision of licensed staff while providing hands-on support with daily living activities. You'll help maintain a safe, structured, and home-like environment for residents living with memory loss, while offering support to families and visitors.
Summary
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA / L1MA) is responsible for administering medications in accordance with Missouri state regulations while assisting residents with activities of daily living in a Memory Care setting.
This role functions as part of an interdisciplinary care team and plays a vital role in supporting resident safety, routine, dignity, and quality of life.
This role may also be known as:
Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Technician (CMT), Med Aide, Level One Medication Aide (L1MA), or Medication Assistant.
What You'll Do
- Administer prescribed medications under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in accordance with Missouri regulations
- Verify resident identity prior to medication administration and document dosage, time, and observations
- Monitor residents for medication responses and promptly report adverse reactions or concerns
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility
- Accurately observe, record, and report resident care, conditions, concerns, and food intake/output
- Recognize and report changes in resident condition to charge staff
- Complete admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required
- Support coworkers by providing assistance as needed
- Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas
- Answer phone calls, greet visitors, and assist with tours of the community as needed
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a Certified…
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