Lead CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - FT - Days

About the role

Organizes and assigns resident assistants to ensure that residents' plans of care are carried out and documented as directed. Delivers age-related care related to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric residents per plans of care. Serves as an essential communication link with resident assistants. Provides hands-on care and works with additional resources to plan and deliver care for all residents in their household. Plays a key role in the resident admission process, orientation of new staff and students, and data collection on performance indicators. Performs tasks delegated by the supervising nurse as well as other managers in the blended household.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care
• Maintain the household environment during scheduled shifts
• Assist residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises
• 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 as defined by state regulations
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary needs
• Communicate changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse
• Provide assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs; encourage resident participation
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs
• Utilize cost-effective measures while delivering quality care
• Participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• Minimum age of 18 preferred
• Six months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains record of continuing education credits
• 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; must be maintained. 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; 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 skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification required.
• South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course; 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.

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.