Jobs · South Dakota

Certified Medication Assistant - Full Time

Health Wealth Safe · Sioux Falls, SD · 1 wk ago
Full-time

About the Role

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Medication Assistant (MA), providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver age-appropriate care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, vital signs, and psycho-social support.
  • Assist with transfers, repositioning, and mobility using proper techniques and equipment.
  • Support meal preparation, assist residents with eating, and create positive dining experiences.
  • Administer prescribed medications as delegated, document care, and communicate changes to charge nurses.
  • Gather vital signs, collect non-invasive specimens, and provide housekeeping and laundry services.
  • Encourage participation in wellness and recreational activities and participate in departmental committees as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum age of 18 preferred.
  • Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience advantageous.
  • Must complete competency testing and maintain required certifications.
  • Must meet state-specific licensing requirements such as CNA and Medication Aide certifications.
  • Ongoing education credits are mandatory.

Skills

  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to follow care plans and protocols

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off

Benefits are contingent on eligibility.

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