Evening Certified Medication Aide - Long-Term Care

Good Samaritan; Auburn (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

The Medication Assistant (MA) at Good Samaritan Auburn provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse. Tasks include assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, vital signs, and meal support, creating a positive dining experience for residents in a not-for-profit, Christian environment.

Qualified candidates have a GED or high school diploma, are at least 18, and hold appropriate CNA/CMA certifications with ongoing competency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum age 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Annual competency testing and continuing education requirements.
• State CMA/CNA certification must be maintained where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing).
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Record vital signs and communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Assist with meals and dining experiences; provide hydration and nutrition support.
• Support housekeeping and laundry to maintain resident living areas.

Skills

Resident care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Communication with residents

Education

GED or High School Diploma

CNA certification (state)

Certified Medication Aide/Assistant (CMA) course

Job description

The Medication Assistant (MA) at Good Samaritan Auburn provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse. Tasks include assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, vital signs, and meal support, creating a positive dining experience for residents in a not-for-profit, Christian environment.

Qualified candidates have a GED or high school diploma, are at least 18, and hold appropriate CNA/CMA certifications with ongoing competency