CMA - Lead Certified Medication Assistant - FLEX - FT - Augusta

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Lead Medication Assistant for Augusta Place, Good Samaritan. The role supports resident care plans, administers medications as delegated, and leads a team of resident assistants to ensure care is delivered per plans of care.

Ideal candidates have CNA experience, strong communication, and focus on quality elder care. The position offers day-to-day health services within a supportive, team-based facility environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18; six months experience as a CNA.
• CNA certification (state board) required in applicable states.
• Annual competency testing and 12 hours continuing education.
• May require valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and basic health care tasks.
• Administer medications as delegated by a licensed nurse within scope of practice.
• Document outcomes related to resident care and medication administration.

Skills

CNA experience

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.75 - $31.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Augusta Place, Good Samaritan, Bismarck, ND, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time.

You can help us accomplish this!

What's in it for you

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• FLEX
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

*Active CMA license required at time of hire.

Summary

The Lead Medication Assistant organizes and assigns the resident assistants to ensure that residents' plans of care are carried out and documented as directed.

Job Description

Knowledge of and delivers appropriate age-related care related to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric residents per plans of care. An essential communication link with resident assistants. Provides hands on care to residents and works with additional resources to plan and deliver care for all residents in their household. Plays a key role in the resident admission process, orientation of new staff and students, and data collection on performance indicators. Performs tasks delegated by the supervising nurse as well as other managers in the blended household. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident.

Responsible for maintenance of the household environment during his/her scheduled shift. Assists the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. Aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Utilizes cost effective measures while delivering quality care. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred. Six months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements. Maintains all department specific required certifications. When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
• Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required. If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II cer