CMA / Certified Medication Assistant - FT (Straight Nights)

About the role

The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as 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 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

Qualifications

• 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

Certification requirements by state

• 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 Society Locations: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA). It is assumed that one must have their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attaining their TMA/CMA

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.