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
Community: St. Claire Place by Americare Senior Living
Community Type: Assisted Living
Location: St. Claire, MO
Shifts Available: 1st shift (6:30am-6:30pm), 3rd shift
Employment Type: Full & Part time
Pay: $15.25 to $16.25 hourly
Why You'll Love Working Here:
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- Make a daily impact in resident care and quality of life
- Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
- Build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
- Join a culture focused on respect, compassion, and connection
- Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle
- Competitive pay + annual increases
- Daily pay access (get paid when you need it)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance and career growth opportunities
- Free meals during shifts
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
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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 Medication Aide / Med Level One course with certification in the State…
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