Certified Medication Aide: Premium Pay, Growth & Flexible Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

$2.50/hr extra location premium

Night and weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

The Medication Assistant (MA) at Good Samaritan, Canistota, SD provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse. Duties include helping with bathing, grooming, mobility, vital signs, medication administration as delegated, and supporting dietary and psychosocial needs.

Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or GED, CMA/CNA certification as applicable by state, and ongoing competency testing.

Qualifications

• CMA/CNA certification as required by state, maintained with the Board of Nursing.
• Experience in long-term care or clinical settings preferred.
• Annual continuing education credits and competency testing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, and vital signs.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Support dining, nutrition, and psychosocial needs of residents.

Skills

CNA certification

Medication administration

Resident care

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Medication Assistant (MA) at Good Samaritan, Canistota, SD provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse. Duties include helping with bathing, grooming, mobility, vital signs, medication administration as delegated, and supporting dietary and psychosocial needs.

Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or GED, CMA/CNA certification as applicable by state, and ongoing competency testing.