CNA/CMA - Full Time Days - SF Village

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

The Medication Assistant (MA) at Good Samaritan serves as a caregiver, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision. You will assist with basic health care tasks, document outcomes, and support wellness and activities for residents.

Active South Dakota CMA/TMA or CNA certification is required at hire, with state-specific requirements noted. The role includes day shift hours and a 40-hour work week, with some weekend rotation, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Annual competency testing and 12 hours continuing education annually.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.
• May require a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• CMA/TMA certification or eligibility as required by state licensing for CMA roles.

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, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicate changing conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Assist with transfers, range of motion, dining, and housekeeping tasks as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Education

CNA certification (SD)

Nursing assistant certification (Minnesota)

Trained Medication Assistant (Minnesota)

Certified Medication Aide/Assistant (Iowa)

CMA certification (South Dakota)

Job description

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.

Position Details

• Facility: Gss Sd Sxf Vlg
• Location: Sioux Falls, SD
• Address: 3901 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $19.50 - $28.00
• Pay Info: $3,500 Sign On Bonus Available!
• Department Details: Come join the largest long term care facility in the state of South Dakota! We offer multiple services from general long-term care, short-stay rehab, and memory care unit at the facility.
• $3,500 Sign on Bonus!
• Full-Time 8-Hr Day Shift: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.
• Every Other Weekend And Holiday Rotation Required.
• Active South Dakota CNA and UMA (Med Aide) licenses required at time of hire.

Job Summary

The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care. 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 psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide 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. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. 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. 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 certification is required.
• South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
• For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA). Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of 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 .

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 send an email to [e-mail].

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-0273622

Job Function: Nursing

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