Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and weekend differential

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Hays, KS, is seeking a Medication Assistant to provide resident-centered nursing care under supervision of a charge nurse. The role includes administering medications as delegated, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining accurate documentation of care and vital signs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be 18+, and ideally have CNA experience. Iowa/Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota states specify CNA/MMA certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant in long-term care preferred.
• 12 hours continuing education annually based on state requirements.
• May need a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• CNA certification required per state (Iowa/Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota) if applicable to role.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Document care outcomes, medication administration, and vital signs.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, grooming, dining, and activities of daily living.

Skills

Compassion

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

CNA certification (state-specific)

GED preferred

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Starting Rate: $17.00 - $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 Good Samaritan Hays our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! Hays is a 45-bed skilled nursing facility that offers a welcoming and supportive team environment. Our supervisors are highly experienced and actively support staff success. We pride ourselves on our core values of compassion, respect, and excellence, striving to be the best in resident care and employee experience. Additionally, we maintain one of the highest nursing staffing ratios in the state, allowing our team to provide outstanding care while fostering a supportive work environment.

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)

Shift Details

*Active CMA license required at time of hire

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 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