Certified Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Medication Aide

$24-27 Per Hour |Paid Weekly | Flexible Schedule

Who We Are

From Yankton to Irene, Wakonda, and Beresford; from Marion to Sioux Falls; and from Brandon to Brookings, we are proud to serve the communities that make up our region.

Interim HealthCare is a leading provider of home care and healthcare staffing services across America. As a family-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business, we are proud to bring more than 35 years of service to the Sioux Falls community, over 9 years to Brookings, and over 4 years to Fargo—all under the same ownership.

Our mission is to connect caring, compassionate, and dependable healthcare professionals with the people and communities who need them most. Through strong leadership, a commitment to quality care, and a passion for making a difference, we strive to support our healthcare professionals, strengthen our communities, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $24–$27 per hour, paid weekly
• Your schedule, your way: PRN, Part Time, Full time Contracts, Days, Evenings, Nights all through our scheduling app on your phone
• 24/7 On-Call Support from an Interim HealthCare team member
• Health Insurance, Aflac Policies and 401K available based on eligibility

Certified Medication Aide Responsibilities

As a Certified Medication Aide (MA) with Interim HealthCare, you will play an essential role in administering medications, monitoring residents' well-being, and ensuring safe, accurate medication management in long-term care facilities and assisted living communities.

Responsibilities may Include:

• Administering medications to residents in accordance with physician orders, individual care plans, facility policies, and applicable state regulations.
• Accurately documenting medication administration and maintaining medication records.
• Monitoring residents for medication reactions and changes in condition.
• Maintain proper medication storage, organization, and inventory.
• Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.
• Providing compassionate care while promoting residents’ comfort, dignity, and independence.
• Following infection prevention protocols, medication safety procedures, and facility policies.
• Performing other duties as assigned within the scope of certification.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Medication Aide certification in South Dakota, or the ability to obtain certification through reciprocity or endorsement, as applicable
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous MA experience preferred
• Ability to adapt to different facility environments, care plans, and resident needs
• Must maintain all required certifications, credentials, and professional standards.
• Must meet applicable facility-specific requirements and complete all required pre-employment screenings and onboarding procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.