Evening CMA II / Medication Aide - Full-Time Benefits

Good Samaritan; Velva (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Retirement options

HSA program

Weekend differential

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Velva, ND is seeking CMAII/CNA staff to join our not-for-profit organization serving seniors with quality care in a Christian environment. Full-time opportunities start at $21.50/hr with comprehensive benefits and advance pay differentials.

Shifts vary between CMAII and CNA duties, with weekend differentials available. We offer health, vision & dental, life insurance, PTO & holiday pay, retirement options, and an HSA program.

Qualifications

• Completion and certification in an accredited nursing assistant training program and state approved medication aide course as required by state in which location is located – this may require a high school diploma or a GED – refer to state regulations.
• Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Responsibilities

• Provides the right medication to the right person at the right time in the right dose and by the right route ensuring all changes in medication are responded to in a timely manner.
• Stores medications correctly, cleans and locks med cart or other storage system.
• Follows location policy for missed medications, accidentally dropped or spit out by the resident, and medication errors.
• Follows procedures for documentation, including narcotics sign out.
• Follows up with observation and documentation of resident response to medication received.
• Assists as needed to provide resident centered personal care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining vital signs, psychosocial support and other personal cares.
• Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
• Provides a positive dining experience.
• Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercise.
• Documents resident cares and behaviors according to Society policy, procedure and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Resident care

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

Med Aide course (state approved)

Job description

Good Samaritan Society in Velva, ND is seeking CMAII/CNA staff to join our not-for-profit organization serving seniors with quality care in a Christian environment. Full-time opportunities start at $21.50/hr with comprehensive benefits and advance pay differentials.

Shifts vary between CMAII and CNA duties, with weekend differentials available. We offer health, vision & dental, life insurance, PTO & holiday pay, retirement options, and an HSA program.