Green Card Certified Medication Aide Jobs
Certified Medication Aide jobs with green card sponsorship are available through long-term care facilities, assisted living centers, and home health agencies willing to file PERM labor certification and sponsor EB-3 skilled workers. Employers must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available before USCIS approves permanent residence for foreign CMA candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for all duties in relation to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents. This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication record and in the resident chart. It also requires a responsible demeanor in order for the resident population to have confidence in your ability to administer medications and treatments. Must always act within your scope of practice. If ever unsure of a decision or an occurrence, it is critical for you to call for management assistance.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Some High School
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
On-the-job training provided
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current, active and unrestricted Certified Medication Aide Certification; CPR certification.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate preferred. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary. Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol.
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Understands and appropriately documents on the 24 hour communication reports.
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Understands the resident alert status and documents appropriately in the residents record.
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Understands and implements an interim service plan, in the absence of Charge Nurse, Unit Manager/Director Health Services, as care needs arise.
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Assures caregivers on shift are aware of changes on interim service plans.
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Notifies Charge Nurse, Unit Manager/Director Health Services of resident changes of condition.
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Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
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Assists with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.
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Understands and returns medications for credit as needed.
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Monitors medications that arrive from the pharmacy.
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Timely notifies the pharmacy of any discrepancies.
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Maintains the supplies, cleanliness, organization and re-stocking of the medication room and medication cart.
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Orders supplies as directed by the Charge Nurse.
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Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with: a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheel chair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Charge Nurse or Unit Manager.
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Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.
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Accurately begins a medication error report if necessary.
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Fills in as a Certified Nursing Assistant when needed.
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Capable of assisting in care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds.
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Serves meals as needed and assists with setting tables and post meal clean-up as assigned.
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Faxes pharmacy to order medications.
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Calls pharmacy to follow up on medications that have not arrived.
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Answers call lights or finds a partner to answer a call light, if in the middle of a med pass.
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Assists residents with transportation and appointments as needed.
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Read the 24 hour communication book and respond as necessary to issues.
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Review all incident reports and residents on alert status.
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Read any new interim care plans that could have been initiated.
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Provide the residents with their medications and treatments as per protocol.
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Document medication administration in resident record.
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Notify Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, DHS or Administrator as needed when issues arise.
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General record keeping and filing as needed.
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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only:
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for all duties in relation to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents. This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication record and in the resident chart. It also requires a responsible demeanor in order for the resident population to have confidence in your ability to administer medications and treatments. Must always act within your scope of practice. If ever unsure of a decision or an occurrence, it is critical for you to call for management assistance.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Some High School
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
On-the-job training provided
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current, active and unrestricted Certified Medication Aide Certification; CPR certification.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate preferred. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary. Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol.
-
Understands and appropriately documents on the 24 hour communication reports.
-
Understands the resident alert status and documents appropriately in the residents record.
-
Understands and implements an interim service plan, in the absence of Charge Nurse, Unit Manager/Director Health Services, as care needs arise.
-
Assures caregivers on shift are aware of changes on interim service plans.
-
Notifies Charge Nurse, Unit Manager/Director Health Services of resident changes of condition.
-
Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
-
Assists with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.
-
Understands and returns medications for credit as needed.
-
Monitors medications that arrive from the pharmacy.
-
Timely notifies the pharmacy of any discrepancies.
-
Maintains the supplies, cleanliness, organization and re-stocking of the medication room and medication cart.
-
Orders supplies as directed by the Charge Nurse.
-
Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with: a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheel chair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Charge Nurse or Unit Manager.
-
Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.
-
Accurately begins a medication error report if necessary.
-
Fills in as a Certified Nursing Assistant when needed.
-
Capable of assisting in care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds.
-
Serves meals as needed and assists with setting tables and post meal clean-up as assigned.
-
Faxes pharmacy to order medications.
-
Calls pharmacy to follow up on medications that have not arrived.
-
Answers call lights or finds a partner to answer a call light, if in the middle of a med pass.
-
Assists residents with transportation and appointments as needed.
-
Read the 24 hour communication book and respond as necessary to issues.
-
Review all incident reports and residents on alert status.
-
Read any new interim care plans that could have been initiated.
-
Provide the residents with their medications and treatments as per protocol.
-
Document medication administration in resident record.
-
Notify Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, DHS or Administrator as needed when issues arise.
-
General record keeping and filing as needed.
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only:
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Medication Aide
Verify your CMA credentials translate federally
State-issued CMA certifications aren't uniform nationally. Confirm your credential aligns with the SOC code your employer will use on the PERM application, since DOL evaluates the minimum requirements of the offered position, not your personal qualifications.
Target long-term care chains over solo facilities
Multi-facility operators like regional nursing home networks have established HR and legal infrastructure for PERM filings. Smaller standalone facilities often lack experience with the recruitment test and prevailing wage requirements, which extends timelines and raises denial risk.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Filter Migrate Mate's database by Certified Medication Aide roles to find employers with documented EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out facilities that express openness to sponsorship but have never completed a PERM filing for this occupation.
Get your prevailing wage category confirmed early
Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific CMA role and county before accepting an offer. If the employer's offered rate falls below the DOL-determined Level I or II wage, PERM certification will fail regardless of your qualifications.
Negotiate a written sponsorship commitment in your offer
Ask for a written addendum stating the employer will file PERM within a defined timeframe. Without this, employers can delay indefinitely after you start, and your priority date clock doesn't begin until USCIS receives the approved I-140 petition.
Understand AC21 portability before changing employers
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, you can move to a substantially similar CMA or direct-care role at a new employer under AC21 without losing your priority date, as long as your original I-140 was approved.
Green Card Certified Medication Aide: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Certified Medication Aide roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most CMA positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires state certification, hands-on training, and at least two years of experience rather than a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is available if you hold an advanced degree and the employer can document the role requires that credential, but that's uncommon for CMA positions.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The employer files a labor certification with DOL, proves no qualified U.S. workers are available, then files an I-140 with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no lottery, but EB-3 has per-country annual limits, so nationals of high-demand countries may face priority-date backlogs before they can file I-485.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored green cards for CMA roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Certified Medication Aide positions at employers with verified EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time on facilities that say they're open to sponsorship but have no PERM filing track record. Cross-referencing DOL PERM disclosure data for your target region also shows which employers have completed the process for this occupation.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for me as a CMA applicant?
PERM requires the employer to run a formal recruitment effort, typically including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied. You don't run this process; the employer does. If a U.S. worker meets the minimum requirements listed in the job description, the employer cannot proceed with your PERM filing for that specific position.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is in progress?
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a substantially similar direct-care or medication aide occupation without losing your place in the priority-date queue. Before that 180-day threshold, changing employers typically requires restarting the PERM process.