Job Description
Job Description
Step into a role where every shift makes a measurable difference in the lives of residents living with memory loss. As a CMA memory care team member at Maple View Memory Care in Grand Forks, North Dakota, you will provide hands-on, compassionate support to individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related conditions. This is a position for someone who finds purpose in patience, consistency, and the quiet victories that come from helping others feel safe and understood.
About the Role
A Certified Medication Aide in our community blends clinical responsibility with genuine human connection. You will work alongside nurses, caregivers, and families to deliver care that honors each resident's dignity and personal history. The CMA memory care approach we embrace emphasizes calm routines, gentle redirection, and attentive observation, so residents can live each day with comfort and respect.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer medications accurately and on schedule in accordance with established protocols and under nursing supervision.
- Monitor residents for changes in condition, behavior, or response to medication, and report observations promptly.
- Maintain clear, timely documentation of all medications administered and resident status.
- Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility when needed.
- Use person-centered communication techniques to support residents experiencing confusion or agitation.
- Collaborate with the care team to update and follow individualized care plans.
- Help create a secure, engaging environment that reflects the specialized focus of CMA memory care work.
- Support families with warmth and reassurance during visits and transitions.
Qualifications
We welcome candidates who are ready to grow and who bring heart to their work. A strong CMA memory care candidate typically offers the following:
- Current Certified Medication Aide certification valid in North Dakota, along with a Certified Nursing Assistant credential.
- Understanding of medication administration practices and safety standards.
- Experience caring for older adults or individuals with cognitive impairment is valued, though we are glad to support those building this expertise.
- Patience, emotional steadiness, and the ability to respond calmly in changing situations.
- Reliable attendance and a genuine willingness to work as part of a team.
- Clear communication skills for interacting with residents, families, and colleagues.
If you take pride in thoughtful care and want your skills to matter every day, a CMA memory care role here offers the chance to do meaningful work surrounded by people who share that commitment. We believe in encouraging one another, celebrating progress, and treating each resident as part of our extended family.
About Us
Maple View Memory Care is a specialized senior living community in Grand Forks, North Dakota, dedicated entirely to supporting individuals living with memory loss. Our community is designed around the needs of residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, pairing a secure, comfortable setting with purposeful daily engagement. We focus on dignity, familiar routines, and meaningful connection, helping each resident experience the fullest life possible. Guided by a philosophy of compassionate, resident-first care, our team works together to make Maple View a place where residents feel at home and families feel at ease.
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