CMA (Certified Medication Aide)

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New Providence, NJ Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Location:

Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMAs). Our CMAs support our residents in all aspects of daily living, providing person-centered care to ensure we meet all of our resident’s needs.  

What we offer   

  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values.
  • Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members.
  • Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
  • Compensation: Up to $24.00 per hour with experience.

Available Schedules:

Part Time Overnight Shift (11:00PM - 7:30AM)

Per Diem (On Call)

Schedule: Per Diem & Part Time Overnight (16 hours per week) Shifts Available.

$500.00 Referral Bonus!

How you will make an impact

  • Supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs
  • Assisting residents in activities of daily living
  • Implementing residents personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging
  • Providing assistance with resident activities and programs
  • Working with the clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed in a timely matter
  • Administration of medication to residents

What you will need 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Current CNA or HHA certification for the state of New Jersey is required. 
  • Current certification for Medication Administration in the state of New Jersey is required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of CNA experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 years of Medication Administration experience preferred.
  • Current CPR certification preferred.
  • Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English is required.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

About this role

Summary

Support residents' daily living and administer medications as needed.

Job title

CMA (Certified Medication Aide)

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

New Providence, NJ; remote work not allowed

Salary

Up to $24.00 per hour with experience

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CNA certificationHHA certificationmedication administration certificationCPR certificationread and write in English

Preferred skills

CNA experiencemedication administration experience

Specializations

medication administrationpersonal careCNAHHA
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Providence, NJ, USA

On-site City