Certified Medication Aide/CNA LTC

Prairie Gate Medication Assistant

Prairie Gate is seeking a part time trained medication assistant (CNA/CMA) to join our team. Must have an Iowa medication aide certification of 62 hours. Current opportunities include: PT 2pm-10:30pm.

Prairie Gate senior living community in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is one of Presbyterian Homes & Services newest communities. Prairie Gate's updated prairie-style architecture will beckon the adventurous, with inviting interior spaces for social gatherings, opening to an expanse of prairie plantings, and flowers lining outdoor walking paths, engaging the senses and promoting wellness. At the heart of the community, the two-story 21,000 square foot Town Center offers an array of amenities and services, including community gathering spaces, restaurant-style dining, a bistro, salon, library, club room, business office, guest suite, chapel and wellness center with aerobics studio.

This community offers the following care options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care. Address: 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:- Bus route access- Free employee meals- Free fitness center access In proximity to: McClelland, Underwood, Neola, Honey Creek, Crescent, Carter Lake, Omaha, Ralston, La Vista, Bellevue, Mineola, Treynor, Chautauqua.

Responsibilities

The trained medication assistant is responsible for the provision of high quality care and services to care center residents consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices. The trained medication assistant administers medications and treatments under the direct supervision of a nurse and performs resident assistant responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state approved training program and current certification in medication administration in state(s) in which he/she practices.
• Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and current certification in state(s) in which he/she practices.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer contribution to HSA for eligible health plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.