MaineGeneral Health System·Gardiner, Maine
Administer medications to residents according to physician orders and provide basic patient care under RN supervision. Monitor and report changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions while maintaining a safe environment.
Job Description: SUMMARY:
MaineGeneral is seeking a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) to join our Day Services team at the Alzheimer’s Care Center in Gardiner.
The Alzheimer’s Care Center is an assisted living home that supports individuals living with memory impairment. Our Center sits in a peaceful, wooded setting on a quiet, tree-lined street in Gardiner. Connected to the home is our beautiful Adult Day Services Program—fondly known as “the Club.” This vibrant and supportive environment offers structured daytime care, social engagement, and meaningful activities for participants.
We currently have a 20-hour-per-week, day-shift CRMA position within our Day Services Program. In this role, you will play an important part in helping our participants feel safe, supported, and engaged throughout their day.
If you enjoy working in a warm, team-oriented environment and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with memory challenges, we’d love to talk with you!
Position: Certified Residential Medications Aide (CRMA)
Shift: Days (M-F)
The Role: CRMA
Provides patient care under the supervision of an RN in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities and administers medications as directed.
Distributes medications to residents in accordance with physician orders and completes all required documentation.
Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN.
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
Assists with keeping the patient's environment safe, clean, and orderly.
1 year or more of experience is preferred.
Current Maine CRMA certification required.
A Personal Support Specialist is required within 120 days of hire.
Basic Life Support Provider is preferred.
Exciting
SHIFT
Differential: Earn up to an additional $7/Hr for certain shifts.
Comprehensive wellness benefits – health, dental, vision, and more.
Employee discounts, generous parental leave, and ample earned time.
Retirement planning with up to 4% company contributions.
$18.90 - $33.08
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled weekly hours: 0
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .
Requires a current Maine CRMA certification and a Personal Support Specialist certification within 120 days of hire. One year of experience and Basic Life Support Provider certification are preferred.
Market context
Nursing jobs in Maine are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for active or obtainable Maine RN licensure, and new graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of clinical training or rotations that match the posting.