CMA Full-time Evenings Monday to Friday SF Center

Sanford Health the largest rural health system in the United States is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $19.50 - $27.50 $3500 Bonus Eligible!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nations largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

The Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center is a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award winner & a top-rated 88-bed facility offering post-acute rehabilitation services & long-term/skilled care facility.


Whats in it for you:
Generous night and weekend shift differentials
Advancement opportunities
Various education assistance programs
Continuing education
Direct access to your earnings daily
Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)


Shift Details
Monday - Fridays
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
No Weekends!


*Active SD CNA & Certified Medication Assistant Certifications required at time of hire

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.

Job Description

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 but are not limited to bathing toileting grooming dressing/undressing obtaining and recording vital signs and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident 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; provide 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 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 drivers license and auto insurance. Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is : Must have nursing assistant certification have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant Dakota: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility Medication Assistant I certification required. If working in a skilled nursing facility Medication Assistant II certification is required. South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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