TMA- Trained Medication Aide

Ebenezer; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Scholarships

Wellness reimbursement

Early wage access

Job summary

Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville, MN seeks a trained medication aide to support residents in long-term and transitional care units under nursing supervision. The role involves med administration, personal care and coordination with the care team.

The position requires a Nursing Assistant Course, Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and completion of a postsecondary medication administration program. Shifts include day, evening and night with weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant Course completed.
• Registered on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Completed standardized medication administration training for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care per care plan.
• Observe residents and report status clearly to staff.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges as needed.
• Follow routines for vitals, weights, meds and treatments.
• Dispense meds with correct route, time and dose.
• Monitor side effects and adverse reactions.
• Keep medication cart clean.

Skills

Nursing experience

1 year None to 1 Year

Education

Nursing Assistant Course

Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry

Medication administration training program

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Trained Medication Aide to support our residents in our Skilled Nursng Facility in Burnsville, MN. This role is responsible for providing senior resident care and services including administration of medications in our long term care and transitional care units under the direction of the nurse.

This TMA patient support position includes;

• Casual
• Day/Evening/Night hours
• 3 shifts per month, including 1 weekend shift
• Benefits; (paid time off, matching retirement monies, medical, dental, DHS college scholarships, wellness reimbursement prg)
• Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access

Ebenezer Ridges Care Center highlights a full continuum of care campus including Transitional Care, Adult Day Programs, Intergenerational Child Care, Long Term Care, Enhanced Care and Assisted Living/Memory Care. We are located across the street from Fairview Ridges Hospital at the I-35E and I-35W split in Burnsville, MN. Join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant lives.

• Assists resident with personal cares based on individual plan of care
• Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff in a clear, concise manner
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed
• Follows all shift routines regarding measuring of vital signs, weights, and administration of medications and treatments
• Dispenses meds using the right route, medication, resident time, and dose
• Maintains an awareness of actual and potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and purposes of medications
• Maintains a clean medication cart

Required Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant Course
• Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
• Completion a standardized medication administration training program for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes which is offered through a Minnesota postsecondary educational institution. This does not expire as long as they keep their NAR certification current.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or
• GED
• 1 year None to 1 Year

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status