Certified Medication Aide - Senior Care with Shifts

Good Samaritan; Ethan (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location premium

Shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Daily earnings access

Benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan, Canistota, SD, is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision. The role involves health monitoring, basic care tasks, and documenting outcomes per care plans.

Qualified candidates may have CMA/CNA certification, strong communication, and the ability to work varied shifts in a nonprofit senior care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age 18; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Must complete yearly competency testing and continuing education credits; state requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medications, and behavior.
• Communicate changes in condition to the charge nurse and collaborate on care plans.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Good Samaritan, Canistota, SD, is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision. The role involves health monitoring, basic care tasks, and documenting outcomes per care plans.

Qualified candidates may have CMA/CNA certification, strong communication, and the ability to work varied shifts in a nonprofit senior care setting.