CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - PRN Varying

Good Samaritan Society is a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of experience providing housing and services to seniors, committed to quality care in a Christian environment. This position is at GSS NE Albion, located at 1222 S 7th St, Albion, NE 68620. The role is PRN with day shifts (8 hours) and varying weekly hours. Salary range: $18.50 – $28.00 per hour.

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. The MA delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per the plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic health care needs and daily living activities including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Provide psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned residents
• Assist residents with 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
• Assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice per state regulations
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary
• Communicate changing conditions, 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 with keeping living areas clean and operational
• Assist with documentation for wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation
• Participate in departmental/organizational 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 complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually based on state requirements)
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance when applicable
• Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing (must be maintained); successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained
• Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification with completed 75-hour course and registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course
• North Dakota: CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing (must be maintained); successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. If working in 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 must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Pay

Salary range: $18.50 – $28.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Job schedule: PRN
• Weekly hours: Varies