Certified Medication Aide for Long-Term Care

Good Samaritan; Parker (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice and Skilled Nursing facility in Howard, SD is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) to deliver resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision. Duties include medication administration, vital signs, and support for activities and meals in a Christian environment.

The role requires high school completion or GED, 18+ years, and prior long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Annual continuing education requirement of 12 hours, with state-mandated certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and document outcomes.
• Record vital signs and communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Assist with wellness and recreational programs and support resident activities.
• Participate in department/organization committees as needed.

Skills

CNA experience

Patient care

Education

GED preferred

Job description

Good Samaritan Hospice and Skilled Nursing facility in Howard, SD is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) to deliver resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision. Duties include medication administration, vital signs, and support for activities and meals in a Christian environment.

The role requires high school completion or GED, 18+ years, and prior long-term care experience preferred.