CMA/ Certified Med Aide

Buckingham Senior Living · Houston, TX Full Time

$33370 – $33370 / year

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Job Description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) 6am-2pm Full-Time Join our dedicated healthcare team at The Buckingham, where we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to our patients. As a Certified Medication Aide, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of our residents, contributing to a nurturing and supportive environment. - Medication Administration: Accurately administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedules and individual care plans, ensuring proper dosage and timing. - Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of medication administration, observing and reporting any changes in patients' conditions to appropriate healthcare staff. - Collaboration: Work closely with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to residents. - Resident Support: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, promoting their independence and dignity. - Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures related to medication administration and resident care. - Education: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to maintain certification and enhance skills. Qualifications: - Current and valid Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification. - High school diploma or equivalent. - Prior experience in a similar role within a healthcare setting is preferred. - Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. - Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact compassionately with residents and their families. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits package. - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. - Supportive and inclusive work environment. - Paid time off and retirement savings plan . The Buckingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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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.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

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