Certified Residential Medication Aid: Weekend Shifts

At the Holistic Sober Center, we believe recovery is not just about sobriety—it’s about healing the whole person. Our mission is to create a compassionate, structured, and growth-oriented environment where men in recovery can rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. We value integrity, empathy, and teamwork as we walk alongside our residents in their journey toward lasting change.

The Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and compassionate administration of medications within our 50+ bed men’s recovery program. CRMAs support residents in their wellness and recovery by following Maine’s medication administration standards, maintaining secure medication storage, documenting accurately, and communicating clearly with supervisory staff.

This position requires integrity, reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to the mission of holistic, person-centered recovery. Candidate must have valid CRMA certification with the state of Maine. 

Job Description: 

Medication Administration & Safety

• Administer prescribed medications according to CRMA certification guidelines and Maine state regulations.
• Follow the 5 Rights of Medication Administration: Right Person, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time.
• Prepare and pass medications during scheduled med rounds with accuracy.
• Document all administered medications in the facility’s MAR (Medication Administration Record) immediately and accurately per provider's orders. 
• Identify and report medication errors or omissions according to policy.
• Monitor residents for side effects or adverse reactions and notify supervisors immediately of concerns.
• Maintain strict security of all medication carts, locked medication rooms, and controlled substances.

Documentation & Communication

• Update the MAR, controlled substance log, and incident reports as required.
• Communicate clearly with nursing consultants, clinicians, case managers, and house managers regarding resident needs.
• Record PRN medication outcomes within required timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA standards at all times.

Resident Support & Professional Conduct

• Interact with residents respectfully and in alignment with the Holistic Sober Center’s trauma-informed care values.
• Offer support and education regarding medication routines when appropriate.
• Model professional boundaries and uphold a recovery-friendly environment.
• Report behavioral or health concerns to supervisory staff.

Facility & Compliance Duties

• Participate in ongoing CRMA continuing education requirements.
• Follow all agency policies, MARR guidelines and code of ethics
• Assist with med-room organization, inventory counts, and cleanliness.
• Support emergency procedures, including overdose response protocols, as trained.