Certified Medication Aide — Flexible Shifts, Daily Pay

Good Samaritan; Canistota Township (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location premium $2.50/hr

Night/weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Daily access to earnings

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit provider of senior care in Canistota, SD, offering PRN schedules and a path to supportive growth. The Medication Assistant delivers resident-centered care, assists with daily living activities, and supports wellness programs in a Christian environment.

Caregivers document care outcomes, monitor health changes, and collaborate with the charge nurse to ensure safety and comfort for residents; a CMA/CNA certification, and state-specific requirements, are necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• State CMA/CNA certification is required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision.
• Take and record vital signs and assist with daily activities.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse where allowed.

Education

CNA certification (Iowa)

CNA certification (Minnesota)

CNA certification (North Dakota)

CMA/TMA certification (South Dakota)

Job description

Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit provider of senior care in Canistota, SD, offering PRN schedules and a path to supportive growth. The Medication Assistant delivers resident-centered care, assists with daily living activities, and supports wellness programs in a Christian environment.

Caregivers document care outcomes, monitor health changes, and collaborate with the charge nurse to ensure safety and comfort for residents; a CMA/CNA certification, and state-specific requirements, are necessary