Certified Medication Assistant - Long Term Care (LTC) - Local Traveler

About the role

Join a not-for-profit organization providing over a century of housing and services to seniors, committed to quality care in a Christian environment. The Medication Assistant (MA) delivers resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision, providing age-appropriate physical and psychological care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Record vital signs and provide psycho-social support
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and prescribed exercises
• Support food preparation, dining assistance, and hydration
• Administer medications delegated by licensed nurses
• Document care outcomes and communicate resident status and concerns
• Collect specimens and monitor vital signs
• Support housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational activities
• May participate in departmental committees

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum age 18
• Experience in long-term care (3–6 months preferred)
• Ability to complete competency testing and continuing education annually
• Required certifications vary by state, including CNA and medication aide certifications

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Proficient documentation skills
• Caregiving skills