Medication Aide (CMA) | Long Term Care

Location: Avera Oahe Manor | Worker Type: Regular | Shift: Night (6:00pm-6:30am, every 3rd weekend, occasional holidays) | Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks

About the role

Accountable for preparing, administering and documenting medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Provides age-appropriate personal care to residents and maintains a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living, including but not limited to:
  • Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, shaving, and oral hygiene
  • Bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, and toileting needs
  • Serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding
  • Answering call lights and ensuring a clean environment
  • Transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation
  • Orienting/reorienting residents to the facility environment to ensure safety
• Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and weight measurements. Documents concise and factual information on appropriate forms.
• Performs or assists residents in specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure, including:
  • Assisting residents in performing restorative exercises
  • Collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff
  • Assessing and documenting completed cares
• Provides immediate feedback to nursing staff on patient status, changes in condition, pain management, and other concerns.
• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining an appropriate work environment, including cleaning procedures.
• Participates in providing emotional and spiritual support for families.
• Complies with all aspects of resident rights, including confidentiality and privacy. Reports all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
• Follows established policies and procedures related to:
  • Fire, tornado, evacuation, and disaster plans
  • Universal precautions and infection control procedures
  • Hazardous and chemical communication programs
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for all residents, families, and staff.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medication administration under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Documents reasons prescribed medications are not administered and reports this to the charge nurse.

Requirements

• Ability to work the specified hours (6:00pm-6:30am, every 3rd weekend, occasional holidays).
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, provided they do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – active license in the state of practice within 120 days
  • Medication Aide – active license in the state of practice within 120 days
• Preferred:
  • Less than 1 year of experience in long-term care, housekeeping, dietary, laundry, or activities

Expectations

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and the community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.75 - $27.50 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available from day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship