Certified Medication Aide -Per Diem
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting states $24–$25 an hour. Open medication aide jobs in New Jersey post a median of $23 an hour, the middle half $21.74–$24.50, across 22 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medication aides employed in New Jersey earn a median of $22.52 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Currently Hiring Per Diem 7:00am - 3:00pm , 3:00pm - 11:00pm and 11:00pm - 7:00am
Salary Range: $24.00-$25.00
Reports To
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Med Tech will report to the Director of Health & Wellness. The Med Tech is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Job Overview
Responsible for providing quality care and services to all resident and their families. Provide assistance of medication administration for resident according to their care plan and physician’s orders.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Administer and/or assist with self-administration of prescribed medication to resident and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN
- Complete required annual medication training
- Provide resident care to ensure care needs are met according to the resident’s care plan
- Maintain medical records and written documentation assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
- Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the deliver of services to them
- Successful completion of Medication Technician training and periodic competency testing
- Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with State Regs
- Strong Communication Skills
- Observes & reports changes in residents' physical condition, cognition & emotional status to Supervisor.
- Knowledge of, and ability to, adhere to HIPAA policies
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of six (6) months experience working with seniors in Personal Care, Home Health, Hospital, or Long-Term Care environment
- Able to work weekends and holidays
Physical Abilities
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
- An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Benefits Offered (for Per Diem Employees)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Schedule
- On the job training
- Free Parking
Equal Opportunity Statement
Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
From Monarch Communities's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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