Certified Residential Medication Aide

Job Details: Job Location: Cumberland County Jail - ME - Portland, ME, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Varies, Job Summary

The Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) is responsible for the safe administration of medications to residents in accordance with state regulations, physician orders, and facility policies. This role supports residents’ health and well-being by ensuring accurate medication delivery while maintaining a supportive, respectful, and compliant care environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications to residents as authorized and within scope of certification
Verify medication orders and resident identification prior to administration
Accurately document medication administration and report any errors or adverse reactions immediately
Observe residents for side effects, changes in condition, or medication effectiveness and report concerns to nursing staff
Maintain medication storage areas in compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Assist with medication counts, audits, and inventory control
Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies at all times
Communicate effectively with residents, nursing staff, supervisors, and healthcare providers
Support residents with activities of daily living as needed, within role scope
Participate in required training, in-services, and competency evaluations
Assist as needed.

Compliance & Professional Standards

Must maintain current certification and meet all state and facility requirements
Adhere to all policies related to resident rights, confidentiality (HIPAA), and workplace safety

Organizational Expectations

Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follows the facility and CFG Health Occurrence Protocol
Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

Qualifications: Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Current Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) certification in good standing
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Basic understanding of medication administration principles and resident care
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
CPR and First Aid certification
Experience with electronic medication administration records (eMAR)

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift as required during shifts
Ability to assist residents with mobility as permitted by role and facility policy
Manual dexterity sufficient for medication administration and documentation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.

May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.