Certified Medication Aide | Day Shift | $10k Sign-On

Good Samaritan; Emery Township (SD); On-site; USD 55,875,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan invites applications for a Medication Assistant position at the Canistota, SD facility. The MA provides resident-centered nursing care, daily living assistance, and participates in wellness activities under a nurse's supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications as delegated, recording vital signs, aiding with meals and daily tasks, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for residents. Certification requirements vary by state and must be maintained.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• CMA or CNA certification as applicable by state.
• Must maintain state-required certifications and complete annual continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of a charge nurse.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated and document outcomes.
• Assist with meals, grooming, mobility, and activities; monitor vital signs and report changes to nurse.
• Participate in wellness programs and maintain a clean, safe living environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Vital signs

Daily living assistance

Communication

Education

CNA certification (State Board of Nursing)

Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course

Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (certificate)

CMA certification

South Dakota CMA certification

Job description

Good Samaritan invites applications for a Medication Assistant position at the Canistota, SD facility. The MA provides resident-centered nursing care, daily living assistance, and participates in wellness activities under a nurse's supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications as delegated, recording vital signs, aiding with meals and daily tasks, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for residents. Certification requirements vary by state and must be maintained.