CMA - Certified Medication Aide - Local Traveler

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care
• Assist 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
• Assist residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience for residents
• Assist residents with meals, snacks, water, and supplements as appropriate
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice as defined by state regulations
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary
• Communicate changing condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents
• Provide assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
• Minimum of 30 hours per month and one weekend shift per month
• Travel required to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of permanent address

Qualifications

• 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 required annually based on state requirements
• Maintains all department specific required certifications
• When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Certification Requirements by State

• Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, maintained with the State Board; successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained
• Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification, completion of the 75-hour course, and registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course
• North Dakota: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, maintained with the State Board; 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 required
• South Dakota: Successful completion of the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course; CMA certification maintained with the State Board of Nursing
• For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: 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

Pay

• Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00
• $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)

Schedule

• Shift: Varies
• Job Schedule: PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies