Medication Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living

sanford; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford is seeking a Medication Assistant to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living support under a charge nurse. You will help with basic health tasks, vital signs, and medication administration as delegated by a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities include assisting with transfers, meals, documentation, and participation in wellness activities. CNAs/CMA certifications per state requirements are expected, with advancement and education opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Must complete yearly department specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits.
• State CMA/CNA certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of a charge nurse.
• Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, vital signs.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using proper techniques.
• Assist with meals and dining; create a positive dining experience and monitor intake.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and document outcomes.
• Communicate changes to the charge nurse, medication follow-up and care concerns.
• Support housekeeping, laundry and wellness/recreational activities for residents.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Vital signs

Caregiving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift:

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation:

Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

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

At St. Martins Village 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)

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.

Job Description

Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident 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.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum age of 18 preferred. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience 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 Society Locations:

Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA). It is assumed that one must have their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attaining their TMA/CMA.

Sanford 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].