Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Local Traveler

About the role

Join our not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of service providing housing and care to seniors in a Christian environment. As a Medication Assistant (MA), you will serve as a caregiver delivering resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse. You will support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of your permanent address.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents as per their plan of care.
• Assist with basic health care needs and daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and vital sign recording.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion exercises using proper techniques and equipment.
• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, water, and supplements while creating a positive dining experience.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse within your state-defined scope of practice.
• Document resident care outcomes, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
• Communicate changes in resident condition, medication follow-up, and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean resident living areas.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 3 months of experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred).
• High school graduate or GED preferred but not required.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• State-specific certifications:
  • Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, plus completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course.
  • Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification (75-hour course) and registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, plus completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
  • North Dakota: CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, plus completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course. Medication Assistant I certification required for Assisted Living/Basic Care; Medication Assistant II 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.
• Active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days.
• When applicable, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required.

Pay

• Base salary range: $18.50 – $28.00 per hour.
• Premium pay rates:
  • $7.00/hour premium for specific shifts or responsibilities.
  • $1.25/hour weekend shift differential.
  • $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

Schedule

• PRN (as-needed) schedule with varying shifts.
• Minimum of 30 hours per month, including at least one weekend shift per month.
• Travel required to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of your permanent address.