Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (L1MA)

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.

• 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
• 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

Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.

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.

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.

Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Technician (CMT), Med Aide, Level One Medication Aide (L1MA), or Medication Assistant.

• 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

• 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 of Missouri
• Willingness to complete Med Level One training at the community, if applicable
• Active certification maintained in good standing

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a Memory Care team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
• Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach to care
• Professional communication skills and reliability

• Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
• Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance
• Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.

• Follow proper resident care procedures, including two-person lifts when required
• Utilize…