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Certified Medication Aide (CMA) 2p-10p

Avir at Golfcrest · Houston, TX Full Time

$39470 – $39470 / year

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Job Description

Avir at Golfcrest - AVIR Health Group is seeking a qualified Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our family! We are searching for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) who thrives in an environment where dedicated team members bring comfort, dignity, and exceptional care to those who need it most. The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare, administer, report, and record medications according to the physician’s orders and established policies and procedures, and to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained. Newly Certified Medication Aides (CMA) are always welcome! Exciting Benefits: Competitive compensation. 401k with a match! Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Program. Health insurance for the entire family! Scrubs on Wheels. Voluntary Benefits reviewed and provided at your one-on-one benefit meeting . Exceptional Corporate Support. Qualifications: Must be certified as a Qualified Medication Aide, by the Department of Health. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions. Previous skilled nursing home experience. About the Company: We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our “Your Voice” philosophy. Avir Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Care aide and CNA positions in senior living are hands-on roles that require both physical stamina and genuine emotional resilience. In Texas, CNAs must hold an active certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, while caregiver and aide positions may not require formal certification but typically involve on-the-job training.

What catches many new hires off guard is the physical demand — you will be on your feet for the full shift, assisting with transfers, repositioning, and mobility support. Memory care roles add another layer, as working with residents experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's requires specialized patience and de-escalation skills. Most facilities offer shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and many in the Houston area provide tuition assistance programs for aides looking to advance into nursing.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

Your day typically begins with morning routines — helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting to breakfast. Throughout the shift, you will assist with meals, escort residents to activities, monitor for changes in behavior or health, and document everything in the care log. Vital signs checks happen at regular intervals, and you will be the first person to notice if something seems off with a resident.

The team dynamic is close-knit. You will work alongside other aides, report to the charge nurse, and communicate with families who visit. In memory care units, redirection and engagement activities are a big part of the role — keeping residents calm, oriented, and socially active. The work is physically and emotionally demanding, but many aides describe deep bonds with the residents they care for and a sense of purpose that keeps them in the field long-term.

About This Employer

Avir at Golfcrest is a Nursing — SNF/NF located in Houston, TX at 7633 Bellfort Street. This facility holds a 4.3-star Google rating based on 16 reviews. It has earned a 3 out of 5 CMS quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $17.76/hr ($36,941/yr). The typical range is $17.00 – $21.53/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $31,366/yr

Houston Median $36,941/yr

Experienced (90th) $46,155/yr

vs. National Median -6.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.