Trained Medication Aide (TMA) / NAR

St. Francis Health Services; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

St. Francis Health Services in Little Falls, MN, seeks a Medication Aide (TMA) to lead medication administration and resident care on a full-time schedule. Pay range is $25.02–$27.37 per hour DOE, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

The role includes administering meds, monitoring responses, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure quality care. Two positions are available; schedule options include 72 hours per pay period or 64 hours per pay period with a mix of TMA and NAR shifts.

Qualifications

• Administers medications per physician orders.
• Monitors resident responses and documents vital signs.
• Collaborates with nurses and team to support resident care.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to mission and confidentiality policies.
• Safely administer medications and chart accurately.
• Monitor residents for side effects and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Teamwork

Education

Med Certified

Tools

EZ Stand

Hoyer Lift

Ostomy care equipment

Job description

At Little Falls Health Services, nursing isn’t just a job — it’s a calling.

Our TMA's build meaningful relationships, provide steady comfort, and become part of residents’ daily lives. Every shift is an opportunity to make someone’s day brighter. , The primary purpose of the TMA is to function as a team leader passing medications and providing treatments to residents.

Pay range: $25.02–$27.37 DOE.

Positions open: 2

Schedule: Full time (72 hours PPP OR 64 hours PPP)

Available Shifts:

Mixture of TMA and NAR Shifts

• Evening TMA Shift - 32 hours per pay period, 8-hour shifts (every other weekend), ANDEvening NAR Shift - 40 hours per pay period, 8-hour shifts. Total hours ppp-72
• OR
• Evening TMA Shift - 32 hours per pay period, 8-hour shifts (every other weekend), ANDEvening NAR Shift - 32 hours per pay period, 8-hour shifts. Total hours ppp-64

Essential functions include, but not limited to:

• Adhere to, support and promote St. Francis Health Services’ Mission and Core Values, philosophy, goals and objectives while conducting company business.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and resident related information at all times.
• Safely administers medications as ordered by physicians.
• Knows the dosage and effects of medication prior to administration and is alert to potential side effects.
• Make nurses aware of any unusual dosages or routes of administration.
• Correctly charts medication administered for shift.
• Observes and documents resident's response to medication.
• Checks med charts and MAR prior to administration and checks MAR at end of shift to check for possible deletions/errors.
• Follows established procedures for drug control (i.e., locking medication carts, reordering medications, returning unused drugs to pharmacy, and signing out controlled drugs, locking medication room door when unattended).
• Cleans and stocks medication cart at the end of the shift.
• Orders, checks and stores medication according to policy and procedure.
• Performs treatments such as creams and ointments and suppositories.
• Notes changes in residents’ normal routine including nutrition, elimination, basic skin changes, ambulation and skin integrity.
• Performs residents’ vital signs, weights and records.
• Prepares the resident and family with explanations about the procedure and provides emotional support.
• Recognizes potential emergencies and takes the appropriate action.
• Communicates with nurse regarding residents' condition and concerns, physical and emotional status, projected interventions and family interactions.
• Able to operate the following equipment and perform the following procedures: medication administration, topical treatments, care of ostomy, urinary catheters, restraints, EZ Stand, Hoyer Lift, and vital signs.

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage- 100% employer-paid employee health insurance, with access to spouse and family plans.
• Health Savings Account Contributions- $150 per month toward your HSA when enrolled in our insurance.
• Peace of Mind- $10,000 employer-sponsored life insurance, plus access to additional voluntary coverage.
• Retirement Readiness- Strong retirement plan options with employer contributions, plus financial education resources to help you prepare for whatever life brings.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits- dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short- and long-term disability, and accident insurance to fit your individual and family needs.
• Paid leave time (PLT) and holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement

Requirements: Must be Med Certified.

St. Francis Health Services and Affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TMA License

CPR Certification

NAR Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
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