Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan; Alpena Township (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part 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

Good Samaritan, Howard Ctr in Howard, SD, is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse. You will deliver age-appropriate care and support basic health needs, including vitals and documentation.

Responsibilities include assisting with transfers, meals, and medications as delegated; collaborating with the nursing team to ensure safety and comfort for residents, and supporting wellness and recreational activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum age 18.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Annual continuing education credits required by state.
• Maintain department certifications as required.
• CNA/CMA/Medication Aide certifications commonly required by state and facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Record vital signs and observe health changes; report to charge nurse.
• Administer medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Assist with meals and dining; provide hydration and supplements as needed.
• Document care, medications, behavior, and activity outcomes.
• Support wellness and recreational programs and assist with housekeeping and laundry as needed.

Skills

Age 18+

Nursing assistant experience

Continuing education requirements

Education

GED or high school diploma

CNA certification

CMA certification

Trained Medication Assistant course

Nursing assistant registry

Minnesota nursing assistant certification

Iowa CMA/Medication Aide certification

South Dakota CMA certification

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.

• Facility: GSS SD Howard Ctr
• Location: Howard, SD
• Address: 300 W Hazel Ave, Howard, SD 57349, USA
• Shift: Varies
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Weekly Hours: 12.00
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00

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.

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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.

Job Function: Nursing