Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)
Vetted Solutions · Canova, SD · 3 wk ago
Full-time
About the Role
The Medication Assistant (MA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility tasks using proper techniques
- Administer prescribed medications within scope of practice and document care outcomes
- Monitor and record vital signs
- Provide psycho-social support to residents
- Communicate changes in resident condition to the charge nurse
- Collect specimens as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of resident environments
- Support wellness and recreational activities
- Participate in departmental initiatives
- Follow all regulatory and safety standards
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum age of 18 preferred
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience is a plus
- Completion of state-specific certification courses (CNA, CMA, TMA) required
- Maintain required certifications and complete annual continuing education credits
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate care approach