CMA / Certified Medication Assistant - FT Days

Good Samaritan; Syracuse (NE); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time-off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan is looking for a Medication Assistant (MA) in Syracuse, NE, to provide nursing care and daily living assistance to residents. This role requires administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and supporting residents with daily activities in a respectful and caring manner.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (GED preferred), state-required certification, and experience in a clinical setting. The position offers full-time work with a competitive salary range of $19.00 - $28.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold state-required Certified/Trained Medication Aide certification (CMA or TMA).
• Preferred experience as a Clinical or Nursing Assistant.
• Must complete yearly department-specific competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor vital signs.
• Support residents in wellness and recreational programs.

Skills

Resident-centered care

Medication administration

Clinical assistance

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Careers With Purpose.

Facility: GSS NE Syracuse Linden
Location: Syracuse, NE
Address: 1720 Linden St, Syracuse, NE 68446, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.00 - $28.00

Job Summary

The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as a caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. The MA delivers age‑appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident per plan of care. Responsibilities include assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, recording vital signs, and providing psycho‑social support. The MA may assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment, and provides range of motion and passive exercises. They complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience, and may assist residents with meals and snacks, providing water and supplements as appropriate. The MA administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse within state regulations, documents outcomes related to care, monitors and records vital signs, and communicates any changes to the charge nurse. Additional duties include collecting non‑invasive body fluid specimens, housekeeping and laundry services to support resident living areas, and supporting resident participation in wellness and recreational programs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum age 18 preferred; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Must satisfactorily complete yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually) and required certifications.
• Iowa: Must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing and complete a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA.
• Minnesota: Must be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, have completed the 75‑hour course, and complete a state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota: Must hold a CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing and complete a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course. Medication Assistant I certification is required for Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities; Medication Assistant II is required for skilled nursing facilities.
• South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state‑approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course and maintain certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• All Good Samaritan Society Locations: Must possess the state‑required Certified/Trained Medication Aide certification (CMA or TMA) and have prior CNA certification.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for eligible full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Individuals with a disability who need accommodation for the online application may contact 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email [e-mail].

Good Samaritan employs a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening.

Req Number: R-0261627
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No