Medication Assistant, Certified - CMA - Local Traveler

About the role

Careers With Purpose is seeking a Medication Assistant 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 ND Fa in Fargo, ND.

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.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
• Encourages residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs and assists with organizing these events.
• Participates in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Requirements

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred).
• Minimum of 30 hours per month.
• One weekend shift per month.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 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.

Department Details

• Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel.
• Premium Pay Rates: $5/hour premium on all hours worked. $1.25/hour weekend shift differential $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Pay

$18.50 - $28.00

Schedule

Varies