Certified Medication Aide for Senior Care

Good Samaritan; Badger Township (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

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) at the GSS SD Howard Ctr in Howard, SD. The position is part-time with a 12-hour weekly schedule, providing resident-centered care under a charge nurse and assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and medication administration as delegated.

Responsibilities include documenting outcomes, coordinating with nursing staff, and supporting wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum age 18; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Completes yearly department competency testing and maintains continuing education credits.
• 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
• Maintains all department-specific required certifications.
• May require a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• States specify CNA/CMA certifications for each region (Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota).
• CMA/Medication Aide certification must be maintained as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under charge nurse supervision.
• Deliver age-appropriate care per plan of care and assist with basic health care needs.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and ROM exercises as directed.
• Help with meals and dining to create a positive dining experience.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated within scope of practice.
• Document care outcomes, medication administration, behavior, activities, and diet.
• Communicate condition changes and concerns to the charge nurse.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry to keep living areas clean and functional.
• Support wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
• Participate in department or organizational committees as needed.

Skills

Caregiving

Vital signs

Resident care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course

Nursing assistant certification (state-specific)

Job description

Good Samaritan is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) at the GSS SD Howard Ctr in Howard, SD. The position is part-time with a 12-hour weekly schedule, providing resident-centered care under a charge nurse and assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and medication administration as delegated.

Responsibilities include documenting outcomes, coordinating with nursing staff, and supporting wellness programs.