Medication Assistant, Certified - FT Day

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. Successfully completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. At least 12 hours continuing education annually based on state requirements. Makes sure all department specific required certifications are maintained. 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. Certified Medication Aide/Assistant (CMA) course once CNA certification is obtained. Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification, completed 75‑hour course and registered with Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, trained medication assistant course. North Dakota: Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing. Certified Medication Aide/Assistant (CMA) course once CNA certification is obtained. Medication Assistant I certification if working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant II certification in a skilled nursing facility. South Dakota: Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course, CMA certification maintained with State Board of Nursing. All Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: State required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice. Benefits Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. 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. Other Information Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr