Certified Medication Assistant - Full Time
Alpha Home Health and Hospice · Canova, SD · Yesterday
On-siteFull-time
About the role
Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality housing and services to seniors in a compassionate, Christian environment. The Medication Assistant (MA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse.
Responsibilities
- Assist with bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Assist with vital signs
- Provide psycho-social support
- Assist with mobility
- Administer prescribed medications within scope of practice
- Document care activities
- Monitor changing conditions
- Communicate with nursing staff
- Support residents with meals
- Assist with housekeeping and laundry
- Participate in wellness and recreational programs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum age 18
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience advantageous
- Must complete competency testing annually and maintain required certifications
- Certification requirements vary by state, including CNA and medication aide certifications
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be needed
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance programs
- Drug-free workplace
- Pre-employment screening required