CMA Assisted Living - FT Evenings

Facility: GSS KS Hutchinson Asst Liv – Hutchinson, KS (816 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502)

About the role

The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as a 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 per plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned residents.
• Assists the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident; 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year; a minimum of 12 hours continuing education are 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 certification requirements:
  • Iowa: Requires 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 once CNA certification is obtained.
  • Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have 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: Requires 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 once CNA certification is obtained. If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required; if working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required.
  • South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course; CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
  • All locations: Must have the state-required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA); it is assumed one must have their CNA certification prior to attaining their TMA/CMA.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Flexible scheduling options
• Fun, family-oriented work environment
• 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
• Verizon and AT&T discounts
• Hotel discounts

Pay

Salary range: $18.50 – $28.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• 8-hour evening shifts