Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
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National Lutheran Communities & Services
Winchester, VA, US
Summary
The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for the safe and accurate administration of medications to residents while monitoring their well-being. They must maintain precise medication records and communicate effectively with families and the healthcare team.
Job Description
The Village at Orchard Ridge– Where Certified Medication Technician Supports Wellness, Every Day!
Job Title: Certified Medication Aide
Job Type: PRN
Shifts: 12-Hour Shift
Salary: $21.00 – $28.00 per hour (Based on skills, experience, and professional background)
At The Village at Orchard Ridge, we know that exceptional care starts with compassionate, skilled team members. As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you’ll play a vital part in our residents’ daily lives—ensuring safe medication administration and assisting with their care needs. Each shift is an opportunity to bring comfort, reassurance, and a personal connection to our seniors, while advancing your own career in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Why You'll LOVE Working with Us!
- Purposeful Work: Make a real impact by helping residents maintain their health and independence through accurate, timely medication administration.
- Team Spirit: Collaborate with nurses, caregivers, and a supportive interdisciplinary team that appreciates your attention to detail and dedication.
- Flexible Scheduling: Select from full-time or PRN shifts to fit your life and commitments.
- Competitive Pay: Benefit from shift differentials and compensation that recognizes your skills and dedication.
- Positive Culture: Grow in a workplace that values your unique talents and supports your professional development.
What You'll Do:
- Administer medications with precision and care during overnight hours
- Monitor residents’ well-being and respond to their needs with compassion
- Maintain accurate medication records and ensure compliance at all times
- Communicate clearly with families and healthcare teams as needed
- Support residents with empathy, kindness, and professionalism—making their nights safe and comfortable
What We're Looking For:
- Active Certified Medication Aide certification (in good standing)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of hands-on experience as a CMA, preferably in a dynamic healthcare setting
- Expertise in safe, accurate medication administration
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Compassionate, caring approach to resident care
- Comfort with electronic health records and technology
At The Village at Orchard Ridge, you’re not just a Medication Aide—you’re a trusted caregiver, a source of comfort, and a valued member of a community that puts resident well-being first.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that values YOU!
With more than 130 years of experience in caring for seniors, National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) is challenging traditional stereotypes of aging. Not content to rest on our laurels, we are always looking for ways to innovate our services and offerings, while recruiting passionate individuals interested in furthering our mission. We honor, inspire and support choice and opportunity in service to seniors. This is done through a variety of retirement communities and services in Maryland and Virginia. NLCS is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) Delaware-Maryland, Metropolitan Washington, D.C., and Virginia Synods serving people of all beliefs.
The National Lutheran family includes:
The Village at Rockville (formerly The National Lutheran Home) in Rockville, Md.
The Village at Orchard Ridge, Winchester, Va.
The Legacy at North Augusta, Staunton, Va.
The Village at Providence Point, Annapolis, Md. (subject to approval from Maryland Department of Aging)
myPotential at Home in Winchester, Va. and Rockville, Md.
Impact1890
For more information on NLCS or any of our services and communities listed above, please visit www.nationallutheran.org
Founded
1890
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Frederick, Maryland
With more than 130 years of experience in caring for seniors, National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) is challenging traditional stereotypes of aging. Not content to rest on our laurels, we are always looking for ways to innovate our services and offerings, while recruiting passionate individuals interested in furthering our mission. We honor, inspire and support choice and opportunity in service to seniors. This is done through a variety of retirement communities and services in Maryland and Virginia. NLCS is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) Delaware-Maryland, Metropolitan Washington, D.C., and Virginia Synods serving people of all beliefs.
The National Lutheran family includes:
The Village at Rockville (formerly The National Lutheran Home) in Rockville, Md.
The Village at Orchard Ridge, Winchester, Va.
The Legacy at North Augusta, Staunton, Va.
The Village at Providence Point, Annapolis, Md. (subject to approval from Maryland Department of Aging)
myPotential at Home in Winchester, Va. and Rockville, Md.
Impact1890
For more information on NLCS or any of our services and communities listed above, please visit www.nationallutheran.org
Founded
1890
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Frederick, Maryland