TMA - Certified Medication Assistant - PRN

sanford; Pine River (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift diff.

Flexible schedule you can set

Advancement opportunities

Direct access to earnings daily

401K Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Good Samaritan Pine River is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant (TMA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse. The role requires CMA certification and a state-approved CMA course, with a focus on patient safety and compassionate care.

The position offers a variable shift schedule, access to earnings daily, and a 401K with employer match.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Assistant responsibilities require administering meds under supervision.
• Must have CMA/Nursing Assistant certification per state requirements.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Document care, medication administration, and vital signs.
• Communicate changes to the charge nurse and participate in wellness activities.

Skills

Caregiving

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient support

Education

Minnesota nursing assistant certification

CMA training or CMA certification

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Department Details

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

At Good Samaritan Pine River, 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
• Flexible schedule you can set
• Advancement opportunities
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• 401K Retirement with employer match

Shift Details

• various shifts to pick up, 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts available
• requires 6 shifts minimum per month with one weekend a month
• *Active TMA license required at time of hire

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $23.61 - $28.00

Union Position: No

Summary

The long term care (LTC) Certified Medication Assistant (TMA) 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 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.