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Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center lists this Skilled Nursing Medication Aide opportunity in casper, Wyoming. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center | Casper, Wyoming
Why Join Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center?
At Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center, you're not just accepting a position-you're joining a team that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the important role you play in the health, safety, and quality of life of our residents.
Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
Leadership that values and listens to staff
Meaningful work where your attention to detail directly impacts resident care
Position Overview
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our nursing team.
As a CMA, you will play an important role in the safe and timely administration of medications while supporting residents with their daily care needs. Working under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff, you will help ensure medications are administered accurately, resident responses are appropriately observed and reported, and documentation is completed in accordance with facility procedures and applicable requirements.
In addition to medication administration responsibilities, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, and other needs within your authorized scope of practice.
This position is ideal for a healthcare professional who values accuracy, accountability, resident relationships, teamwork, and the opportunity to continue developing within a skilled nursing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Medication Administration & Monitoring
Prepare and administer medications as authorized and delegated in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, applicable Wyoming requirements, and permitted scope of practice
Follow established medication administration procedures, including appropriate resident identification and documentation
Maintain accurate and timely medication administration records within the electronic medical record (EMR) or medication administration record (MAR)
Observe residents for medication effectiveness, potential side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the licensed nurse
Immediately communicate medication errors, omissions, refusals, unavailable medications, or other medication-related concerns to the supervising licensed nurse
Follow established procedures regarding medication storage, security, handling, and disposal
Maintain medication carts and medication-related work areas in a clean, organized, and secure condition
Obtain and document vital signs or other authorized observations when required before or after medication administration
Never independently alter medication orders, dosages, schedules, or routes outside authorized scope and delegation
Resident Care & Support Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, personal hygiene, and nutritional assistance
Assist with safe transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility in accordance with individualized care plans
Respond promptly and professionally to call lights and resident requests
Provide toileting and incontinence care while maintaining resident privacy, dignity, and comfort
Assist residents with meals, hydration, and feeding when required
Promote resident independence and encourage residents to participate in care to the greatest extent possible
Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
Provide compassionate emotional support and build respectful relationships with residents
Observation & Changes in Condition Observe residents for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, functional, or behavioral condition
Promptly report changes in condition to the supervising licensed nurse
Recognize and immediately report signs of possible medication reactions or other clinical concerns
Accurately obtain, record, and communicate assigned vital signs and resident observations
Report falls, injuries, incidents, skin concerns, pain, changes in appetite or hydration, and other resident concerns according to facility procedures
Respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations and immediately obtain licensed nursing assistance when necessary
Documentation & Communication Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of medications and assigned resident care
Communicate medication-related concerns clearly and promptly to licensed nursing staff
Participate in shift communication and provide relevant resident information to appropriate team members
Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, nurses, CNAs, and interdisciplinary team members
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable requirements and facility policies
Follow individualized resident care plans and nursing instructions
Infection Prevention, Safety & Compliance Follow infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, and applicable transmission-based precautions
Maintain compliance with facility medication-management procedures and resident-safety standards
Follow fall-prevention, emergency response, resident transfer, and other applicable safety procedures
Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, preferences, and personal belongings
Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or other resident-safety concerns in accordance with facility policy and applicable reporting requirements
Participate in required education, competency evaluations, in-services, and training
Maintain required certifications and competencies applicable to the position
Qualifications
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification/status in good standing in the State of Wyoming , as required for the position
Current Medication Aide certification/authorization in Wyoming , in good standing and eligible to perform medication-related duties within applicable scope and supervision requirements
Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or as required by facility policy
Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, rehabilitation, or healthcare experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy and resident safety
Ability to recognize and appropriately report changes in resident condition
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with licensed nurses, CNAs, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults and residents with varying clinical needs
Commitment to professional conduct, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered care
Benefits
Competitive compensation
401(k) retirement plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Care Cash Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Training and professional development opportunities
Opportunities for career advancement
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Grow With Us
At Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center, we believe in developing team members who want to build meaningful careers in healthcare.
Whether you are expanding your experience as a CMA, pursuing additional certifications, or working toward becoming an LPN or RN , we strive to provide opportunities to strengthen your skills, gain valuable clinical experience, and advance within the organization.
About Us
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Casper, Wyoming community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services.
Our mission is centered on providing compassionate, respectful, individualized care while promoting dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life for every resident.
We foster a workplace culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed-professionally and personally.
Apply Today
If you are a dependable and compassionate CMA who takes pride in accuracy, resident safety, and quality care, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center and become part of a team where your work truly matters.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.
Physical Requirements
Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, mobility, and activities of daily living using appropriate assistance and equipment
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform resident-care activities for extended periods
Ability to push or maneuver medication carts and resident-care equipment as required
Ability to perform medication-related tasks requiring attention to detail and appropriate manual dexterity
Ability to respond promptly to resident needs, changes in condition, and emergency situations
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Worksite address
casper, WY, 82604, US
Who can apply
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