Certified Medication Aide - FT Straight Nights

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of a charge nurse.
• Delivers age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs per plan of care.
• Assists with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and personal care.
• Assists with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes food preparation and dining tasks, creates a positive dining experience; assists with meals and snacks; provides water and supplements.
• Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse within scope of practice and state regulations.
• Documents outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up, and care concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to keep resident living areas clean and operational.
• Assists and documents wellness and recreational programs; encourages resident participation.
• May participate in departmental/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 completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits each year.
• Minimum of 12 hours continuing education required annually based on state requirements.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.
• When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• State-specific requirements:
  • Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing; must maintain CNA certification; successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after CNA certification.
  • Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, 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 CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing; must maintain CNA certification; successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after CNA certification; Medication Assistant I certification required for Assisted Living/Basic Care; Medication Assistant II for skilled nursing.
  • South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course; maintain CMA certification 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 CNA registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days.

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
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 36.00
• Shift Hours: 6 pm – 6 am
• Shift Differential: Monday‑Thursday: $2.5