Compassionate Medication Aide for LTC

sanford; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Weekend shift differential

Evening/night shift differential

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a Medication Assistant to deliver resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision.

The role includes administering medications, recording vital signs, and supporting dining, transfers, and mobility while encouraging wellness and participation in activities across multiple locations within a 75-mile radius.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 3–6 months experience in long-term care preferred.
• Completes yearly competency testing and maintains continuing education credits.
• State CMA/CNA certification as required by location.
• Minnesota requires nursing assistant certification and the 75-hour course; renewal as per state rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Document outcomes, vital signs, and care-related notes; communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Assist residents with meals, transfers, mobility, and housekeeping tasks.
• Support wellness and recreational programs and participate in committees if needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a Medication Assistant to deliver resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse's supervision.

The role includes administering medications, recording vital signs, and supporting dining, transfers, and mobility while encouraging wellness and participation in activities across multiple locations within a 75-mile radius.