Certified Medication Assistant I - III (CMA I - CMA III) - Job Description - Rosen Place

Sep 14, 2026

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Certified Medication Assistant I, II, or III roles support licensed nurses by delivering routine daily medications to residents whose condition and drug regimen are stable. Responsibilities include administering medications in the correct dosage and time, confirming ingestion, documenting medication and ADL records, and promptly reporting changes in vital signs or behavior. When not dispensing, assistants provide scheduled and unscheduled resident support based on the Individual Service Plan and facility policies. Requirements emphasize CNA experience, English comprehension, CPR certification, and physical ability to perform frequent mobility, lifting, and sensory tasks.

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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Certified Medication Assistant I or II or III (CMA I or CMA II or CMA III) Department: Nursing/Rosen Place Reports To: CNA/MA Supervisor and Rosen Place Director Position Summary: Certified medication aides (CMA I or CMA II or CMA III) are nurses' aides first, and must have a strong grasp of basic resident care. As the staff members with the most direct resident contact, nurses' aides are responsible for observing and reporting any change in their resident’s condition. They must clearly understand the legal and ethical limits of their position, which doesn't permit them to change a resident’s medications or start intravenous drips but may administer medications when specifically delegated by the license nurse for a specific resident with astable predictable condition. CMA I, CMA II or CMA III must understand medical and pharmacological terminology, and manage medications for a number of residents without making dosage errors or providing medications to the wrong resident. CMA I, CMA II and CMA III’s roles are providing routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents whose condition and drug regimen are stable. The CMA I, CMA II or CMA III has a list of residents and medications each day, and must administer medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time. The CMA I, CMA II or CMA III must ensure the resident actually swallows the medications. A warm and encouraging manner can be useful to win the residents willing compliance. If the CMA I, CMA II or CMA III observes a change in the resident's vital signs or behavior, or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication, it must be reported to the nurse on duty. When they're not actively dispensing medications or preparing medications for the next set of rounds, CMA I, CMA II or CMA III’s revert to the duties they share with other certified nurse aides (CNA’s) and to provide assigned residents with assistance in meeting scheduled needs as outlined in the Individual Service Plan; as well as to provide assistance with unscheduled needs when required according to established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by supervisor. Qualifications and Requirements: 1. License and Certifications Required: • CMA I may work in Assisted Living • CMA II and CMA III may work in Assisted Living, Basic Care or Skilled Nursing Facility • CNA License • CPR within six (6)months of hire 2. Qualifications: • Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions • Must be at least 16 years of age • Must be able to speak and understand English • Must have driver’s license • Must be able to drive company vehicles to transport residents as needed 3. Specific Requirements: • Positive attitude toward the residents, their families, and coworkers • Ability to make adjustments to daily schedule as needed for best resident care • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action • Must display patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents • Must be able to accurately report information concerning a resident’s condition 4. Experience Requirements: • Must have CNA experience 5. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to stoop, turn, bend, stretch, crawl, kneel, reach overhead, and be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Requires frequent use of gloves. Requires balancing and rapid muscular coordination. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents. Requires the ability to smell, discriminate speech, speak clearly, and discriminate color. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequa

FAQs

What are the core responsibilities of CMA I, CMA II, or CMA III?

They administer routine daily medications at the correct time and dosage, ensure residents swallow the medications, document required forms, and observe/report any changes in condition, vital signs, or behavior.

What limitations apply regarding medication changes or IV therapy?

They cannot change a resident’s medications or start intravenous drips; medications may be administered only when specifically delegated by the licensed nurse for a resident with an astable predictable condition.

What qualifications are required for CMA I vs. CMA II/CMA III?

CMA I may work in Assisted Living, while CMA II and CMA III may work in Assisted Living, Basic Care, or Skilled Nursing Facility; all require CNA license and the ability to speak and understand English, with CPR certification within six months of hire.

Sep 14, 2026

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