TMA- Trained Medication Aide

Trained Medication AideWe are seeking a Trained Medication Aide to support our residents in our Skilled Nursing Facility in Burnsville, MN. This role is responsible for providing senior resident care and services including administration of medications in our long term care and transitional care units under the direction of the nurse.This TMA patient support position includes:CasualDay/Evening/Night hours3 shifts per month, including 1 weekend shiftBenefits; (paid time off, matching retirement monies, medical, dental, DHS college scholarships, wellness reimbursement prg)Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage AccessEbenezer Ridges Care Center highlights a full continuum of care campus including Transitional Care, Adult Day Programs, Intergenerational Child Care, Long Term Care, Enhanced Care and Assisted Living/Memory Care. We are located across the street from Fairview Ridges Hospital at the I-35E and I-35W split in Burnsville, MN. Join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant lives.Assists resident with personal cares based on individual plan of careObserves residents and reports status to appropriate staff in a clear, concise mannerAssists with admissions, transfers, and discharges as neededFollows all shift routines regarding measuring of vital signs, weights, and administration of medications and treatmentsDispenses meds using the right route, medication, resident time, and doseMaintains an awareness of actual and potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and purposes of medicationsMaintains a clean medication cartRequired QualificationsNursing Assistant CourseMinnesota Nursing Assistant RegistryCompletion a standardized medication administration training program for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes which is offered through a Minnesota postsecondary educational institution. This does not expire as long as they keep their NAR certification current.Preferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma orGED1 year None to 1 Year