Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Company: Aria Nursing and Rehab
Location: Lansing
Posted on: March 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Provide direct nursing care to the residents. Prepare and
administer medications as ordered by the physician and approved by
the state board. Assist supervisors in the care and management of
the unit. Such care must be in accordance with current federal,
state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern
our facility, and as may be required by the DON, Supervisor, or
Charge Nurse to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is
maintained at all times. Join us with an attractive benefits
offering: Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K with matching funds Life Insurance Employee discounts Tuition
Reimbursement Student Loan Reimbursement Responsibilities Prepare
and administer medications and treatments except controlled
medications, oxygen, injections, intravenously, parenteral or
through any jejunostomy, gastrostomy, nasogastric or oral gastric
tube, no initial dose or PRN medication as ordered by the physician
and in accordance with state and federal regulations. Administrator
prescription and OTC medications as approved only at the delegation
of the registered nurse Verify the identity of the resident before
administering the medication/treatment. Review medication records
for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of
the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies. Follow
the rights of medication administration and infection prevention
standards Verify physician orders prior to medication
administration and clarify discrepancies with the RN Supervisor.
Measure, prepare, and administer medications accurately and safely.
Observe residents for side effects, adverse reactions, or
medication errors, and report concerns immediately to the RN
Supervisor. Ensure medications are stored, handled, and disposed of
in compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensure accurate and
timely documentation in the clinical record, administration of
medication or refusals by patient Report all discrepancies noted
concerning physician orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to
the RN supervisor. Give/receive the nursing report upon reporting
in and ending shift duty hours. Notify the RN Supervisor when the
resident is involved in an accident/incident or change in
condition. Review the residents’ chart for specific treatments,
medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary. Take and record vital
signs (T, P, R, BP, FSBS) etc., as necessary. Requirements Must be
at least 18 years of age, or older High school diploma or GED
required Completion of a Michigan Board of Nursing approved
Medication Aide training program Current Michigan Certified/State
Tested Nurse Assistant certification Must possess a state-certified
medication aide certification in the state of Michigan. Current CPR
certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
Ciena Healthcare We are a national organization of skilled nursing,
subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated
to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including
Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana. We serve our
residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that
every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day
that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving
the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the
same way. IND123
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