TMA - Full Time Days - LTC

Good Samaritan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Luverne, MN is seeking a full-time Medication Aide (MA) to deliver resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse. The role includes health monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living, and supportive care that enhances residents' well-being.

The MA administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and documents outcomes, communicating any changes to the charge nurse.

Qualifications

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Document care and communicate changes to the charge nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Support wellness and recreational programs and keep living areas clean.

Skills

Resident care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Education

MN CNA license

MN TMA license

Job description

Facility: GSS MN Luverne
Location: Luverne, MN
Address: 110 S Walnut Ave, Luverne, MN 56156, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Starting Rate: $23.61 - $26.17
Pay Info: $5,000 sign on bonus!

Department Details

Join our team as a full time days TMA - Trained Medication Aide!

• $23.61 or more per hour, depending on experience
• $5,000 sign on bonus
• 40 hours per week
• MN CNA and MN TMA license required at time of hire
• Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

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.