Good Samaritan
Medication Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living (Straight Nights)
Good Samaritan, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57700
Medication Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living (Straight Nights)
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Medication Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living (Straight Nights)
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Good Samaritan
Facility:
GSS SD Rapid City St Martin
Location:
Rapid City, SD
Address:
4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Shift:
12 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
36.00
Salary Range:
18.50 - 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 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.
Qualifications
High school graduate or GED preferred; not required.
Minimum age 18 preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits each year (minimum 12 hours annually). Maintains all department specific required certifications.
State-specific certification requirements:
Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with State Board of Nursing. Must complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA is obtained.
Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification, 75-hour course, registered with Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Must complete state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
North Dakota: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with State Board of Nursing. Must complete state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course. If working in Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required; for skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification required.
South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course and maintain CMA certification.
All Good Samaritan Society locations: Must have state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA). Assumes owning CNA certification prior to attaining TMA/CMA.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance may be required.
Benefits The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
EEO Statement The 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Drug Free Workplace Policy The 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-0241556
Job Function:
Nursing
Featured:
No
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Medication Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living (Straight Nights)
role at
Good Samaritan
Facility:
GSS SD Rapid City St Martin
Location:
Rapid City, SD
Address:
4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Shift:
12 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
36.00
Salary Range:
18.50 - 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 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.
Qualifications
High school graduate or GED preferred; not required.
Minimum age 18 preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits each year (minimum 12 hours annually). Maintains all department specific required certifications.
State-specific certification requirements:
Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with State Board of Nursing. Must complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA is obtained.
Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification, 75-hour course, registered with Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Must complete state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
North Dakota: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with State Board of Nursing. Must complete state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course. If working in Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required; for skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification required.
South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course and maintain CMA certification.
All Good Samaritan Society locations: Must have state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA). Assumes owning CNA certification prior to attaining TMA/CMA.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance may be required.
Benefits The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
EEO Statement The 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Drug Free Workplace Policy The 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-0241556
Job Function:
Nursing
Featured:
No
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