Certified Medication Aide - Day Shift + Sign-On Bonus

Good Samaritan; Inwood (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; 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 in Canistota, SD is hiring a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse. You will administer medications as delegated, monitor vital signs, document outcomes, and assist with transfers, mobility, meals, and activities.

Requires CNA certification and annual continuing education; state-specific CMA/TMA qualifications may apply. Excellent benefits and a $10,000 sign-on bonus accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum age 18+; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• State-certification requirements vary by state (CNA/TMA/CMA) and must be maintained.
• Active CMA/TMA or CNA registration is required in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Record vital signs, care notes, and respond to changes in condition.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, and range of motion exercises.
• Support meals, dining activities, and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Caregiving

Nursing assistant

Vital signs

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

CNA certification

Tools

Transfer equipment

Job description

Good Samaritan in Canistota, SD is hiring a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse. You will administer medications as delegated, monitor vital signs, document outcomes, and assist with transfers, mobility, meals, and activities.

Requires CNA certification and annual continuing education; state-specific CMA/TMA qualifications may apply. Excellent benefits and a $10,000 sign-on bonus accompany this role.