Night-Shift Certified Medication Aide — LTC

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct earnings access

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Medication Assistant for Echo Ridge. The role involves resident-centered nursing care, daily living assistance, and administering medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.

Night shifts with overnights and weekend differentials are offered, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality care. You will document care and vital signs, support wellness programs, and assist with meals and daily activities while maintaining compliance with state CMA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assists with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and nutrition.
• Records vital signs and reports changes to the charge nurse.
• Assists with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation using proper techniques.
• Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Documents care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary outcomes.
• Supports wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Vital signs knowledge

Long-term care basics

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Medication Assistant for Echo Ridge. The role involves resident-centered nursing care, daily living assistance, and administering medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.

Night shifts with overnights and weekend differentials are offered, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality care. You will document care and vital signs, support wellness programs, and assist with meals and daily activities while maintaining compliance with state CMA