Certified Medication Aide — Senior Care & Resident Support

Good Samaritan; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Mandan, ND seeks a Medication Assistant to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with transfers, and maintaining accurate documentation of care and medications.

The role requires at least 3 months of long-term care experience (6 months preferred), being 18 years or older, and meeting state CMA/TMA or CNA certification requirements.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• State CMA/TMA or CNA certification requirements apply; active CNA registration may be required.

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 vitals, assist with transfers, and support mobility with proper techniques.
• Assist with meals, grooming, bathing, and provide psycho-social support.
• Participate in wellness programs and maintain required certifications and education credits.

Skills

Long-Term Care experience

Vital signs documentation

Medication administration assistance

Resident-centered care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification / CMA or TMA preferred

Job description

Good Samaritan in Mandan, ND seeks a Medication Assistant to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with transfers, and maintaining accurate documentation of care and medications.

The role requires at least 3 months of long-term care experience (6 months preferred), being 18 years or older, and meeting state CMA/TMA or CNA certification requirements.