Medication Assistant, Certified - FT Day

Location & Compensation Facility: Gss Nd Lakota Ctr Location: Lakota, ND Address: 608 4th Ave SW, Lakota, ND 58344, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour Sign On: $5,000 available Job Summary The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Responsibilities Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and 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 and 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 the 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 and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Minimum age of 18 preferred. 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. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements. Maintains all department specific required certifications. When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required. State specific certification requirements: Iowa – Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide/Assistant; Minnesota – Nursing Assistant certification with 75‑hour course and Registered with Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; North Dakota – CNA and Certified Medication Aide/Assistant; South Dakota – Certified Medication Aide (CMA); Good Samaritan and Sanford facilities – CMA or TMA. Additional Medication Assistant I/II certifications may be required based on facility type. Benefits Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. 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. EEO Statement Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr