Medication Assistant, Long-Term Care | Sign-On Bonus + Growth

sanford; Atkinson (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health at Good Samaritan Atkinson is hiring a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision. The role involves helping with activities of daily living, vital signs, and medication administration per plan of care.

We offer night/weekend differentials, advancement opportunities, and education assistance, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate 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 12 hours of continuing education required.
• State CMA/CNA certification requirements vary by state and facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance as per care plan.
• Assist with daily living activities and basic health care needs (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding).
• Record vital signs and monitor changes; communicate with charge nurse about care needs.
• Assist with transferring, positioning, ROM exercises, and safe mobility techniques.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated and document outcomes; support wellness and recreational programs.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Psycho-social support

Caregiver mindset

Education

High school diploma / GED preferred

CNA certification (state-specific)

Job description

Sanford Health at Good Samaritan Atkinson is hiring a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision. The role involves helping with activities of daily living, vital signs, and medication administration per plan of care.

We offer night/weekend differentials, advancement opportunities, and education assistance, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time staff.