CMA - Certified Medication Aide - Local Traveler

About the role

Serve 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 as per plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident
• May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and 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
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months 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 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
• Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. 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: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. 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
• For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA)
• Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required

Schedule

• Shift: Varies
• Job Schedule: PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies
• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month
• Travel required to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of permanent address

Pay

• Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00
• Premium Pay Rates: $7/hour premium on all hours worked
• $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
• $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Benefits

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.