CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - Local Traveler

Good Samaritan Society; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,485 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time-off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is looking for a Medication Assistant to join our Windom, MN facility. The role involves providing resident-centered nursing care, assisting with daily activities, and administering medications under supervision. Ideal candidates should have a nursing assistant certification and are expected to deliver high-quality care to our residents.

We offer competitive hourly pay ranging from $18.50 to $28.00, with additional shift differentials and reimbursement for necessary travel. Join us in making a difference for our seniors!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Maintain all required certifications and complete yearly competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care under supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Administer medications as delegated and document outcomes.

Skills

Resident-centered nursing care

Medication administration

Vital signs recording

Personal care assistance

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Medication Assistant certification

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Job Overview

Careers With Purpose. 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.

Facility: GSS MN Windom

Location: Windom, MN

Address: 705 6th St, Windom, MN 56101, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $18.50 – $28.00 per hour

Compensation & Schedule Details

• Travel required to support multiple locations within a 150‑mile radius of permanent address
• Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel
• $5.00 per hour premium on all hours worked
• $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential
• $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Experience Required: 3 months in long‑term care (6 months preferred)

• Minimum 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month

Responsibilities

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. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psycho‑social support, personal care, transfer, repositioning, walking with correct transfer techniques and equipment, range‑of‑motion and passive exercises, food preparation and dining, water and supplement provision, medication administration under delegation, documentation of outcomes, communication of changes in condition, specimen collection, housekeeping and laundry services, wellness and recreational program assistance, and participation in committees as needed.

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.

Minimum age 18 years.

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.

Must satisfactorily complete yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually). Maintain all required certifications. A valid driver’s license and automobile insurance may be required.

Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing and completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course.

Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification, completion of the 75‑hour course, registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and completion of a state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course.

North Dakota: CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course, and for assisted living or basic care facilities, Medication Assistant I certification; for skilled nursing facilities, Medication Assistant II certification.

South Dakota: Completion of the state‑approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course and maintaining CMA certification with the State Board of Nursing.

All Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: State‑required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email [e-mail].

Drug‑Free Workplace Policy

Good Samaritan has a drug‑free workplace policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R‑0262663