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Good Samaritan · 5 months ago

CMA - Assistant Living - Part Time Evenings

Syracuse, NE

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization committed to quality care and services for seniors. The Medication Assistant (MA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse, including administering medications and ensuring the well-being of residents.

Health CareNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse

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

Qualification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Certified Medication Aide (CMA)Trained Medication Assistant (TMA)ClinicalNursing assistant experienceContinuing education creditsResident-centered careBasic health care assistanceCommunication skills

Required

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required

Minimum age of 18 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

North Dakota and Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing

CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing

Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained

Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry

Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course

South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course

CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing

For all Good Samaritan Society Locations: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA)

It is assumed that one must have their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attaining their TMA/CMA