CMA / Certified Medication Assistant - PRN

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: GSS SD Desmet Ctr Location: De Smet, SD Address: 411 Calumet Ave N, De Smet, SD 57231, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00 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. 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 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. State‑specific certification requirements: Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing and a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification, 75‑hour course, and registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; completed state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course. North Dakota: CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing and a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course; Medication Assistant I certification for Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities, or Medication Assistant II certification for skilled nursing facilities. South Dakota: Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course completion and maintenance with the State Board of Nursing. Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: State‑required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or ability to obtain registration within 120 days. Benefits Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of 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 to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Req Number: R‑0256130 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanford Health