Certified Medication Aide - Sign-On Bonus & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Location premium $2.50/hr

Night and weekend shift differentials

Education assistance programs

Direct access to earnings daily

Advancement opportunities

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan seeks a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse. You will help with activities of daily living, vital signs, and medication administration within state regulations.

Responsibilities include documentation, effective communication with the nursing team, and participation in wellness and recreational programs. Opportunities for advancement and a robust benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age 18; prior clinical/NAC experience in long-term care preferred.
• Completes yearly competency testing and maintains annual continuing education credits (12 hours).
• When applicable, CMA/CNA certifications per state requirements must be kept.
• May require a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• For Good Samaritan facilities: CMA/CNA certification current or obtainable within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of a charge nurse.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and meal support; record vital signs.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and document outcomes.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness activities.

Skills

Resident-centered care

Vital signs documentation

Daily living assistance

Communication with charge nurse

Care documentation

Transfer and mobility support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Certified Medication Aide/Assistant (CMA/TMA)

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Annual continuing education credits (12 hours)

Job description

Good Samaritan seeks a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse. You will help with activities of daily living, vital signs, and medication administration within state regulations.

Responsibilities include documentation, effective communication with the nursing team, and participation in wellness and recreational programs. Opportunities for advancement and a robust benefits package are available.