Certified Medication Aide - FT Straight Nights

About the role

Facility: GSS NE Alma. Location: Alma, NE. Address: 719 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920, USA.

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 psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident in transferring, repositioning, 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. They 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of a charge nurse.
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs per plan of care.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Complete food preparation and dining tasks; create a positive dining experience; assist with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse within state-regulated scope of practice.
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicate changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean and operational living areas.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs; encourage resident participation.
• Participate in departmental or organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
• Minimum of 12 hours continuing education required annually based on state requirements.
• Maintain 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; successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after CNA certification.
• Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course, be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota: Require CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing; CNA certification must be maintained; successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after CNA certification; Medication Assistant I certification required for Assisted Living/Basic Care facilities; Medication Assistant II certification required for skilled nursing facilities.
• 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 the state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous shift differentials
• Health Savings Account
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid time off
• Compassionate leave
• Education assistance, scholarships, and sponsorships
• Continuing education
• Years of service recognition program

Pay

Salary range: $18.50 – $28.00 per hour. Sign‑on bonus: $5,000.00.

Schedule

Shift: 12‑hour night shifts (6 pm – 6 am). Full‑time, 36 hours per week. Shift differential: Monday‑Thursday $2.50/hour, Friday‑Sunday $3.75/hour.