Medication Assistant, Certified - CMA - Local Traveler

Facility: GSS ND Larimore Ctr • Location: Larimore, ND • Address: 501 E Front St, Larimore, ND 58251, USA

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

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned residents.
• Assists the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident; may assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice as defined by state regulations.
• Documents outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up, 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.
• Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs; encourages resident participation.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred).
• Minimum of 30 hours per month, including one weekend shift per month.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually based on state requirements).
• Maintains all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Qualifications

State-specific certification requirements:

• Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing; 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; successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. Medication Assistant I certification required for Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities; Medication Assistant II certification required for skilled nursing facilities.
• South Dakota: Successful completion of the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course; CMA 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00 per hour

• $7/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)