CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - PRN

About the role

Careers With Purpose is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) to join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. The position is available at GSS MN St James Pleasant View in Saint James, MN.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.
• Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per the plan of care.
• Assists with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care.
• Transfers, repositions, and walks residents using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment, and provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Prepares and serves meals and snacks, and provides 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 outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicates changing conditions, medication follow-ups, and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
• Performs housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
• Encourages residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs and provides assistance.
• Participates in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 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.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.
• May need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Iowa: Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
• North Dakota: Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Pay

$19.00 - $25.50 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Varies, with 8 hour shifts available. Pick up shifts that work for you. Shift differentials for weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts may apply.