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Good Samaritan · 1 month ago

CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - FT - Days

George, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.50/hr - $28/hr

Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality care and services to seniors. They are seeking a Certified Medication Assistant to deliver resident-centered nursing care and assist with daily living activities, while administering medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.

Health CareNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

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

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

Assists residents with meals and snacks; provides water and supplements as appropriate

Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational

Encourages residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs

May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed

Qualification

Certified Medication AssistantCertified Nursing AssistantContinuing EducationVital Signs MonitoringCommunication Skills

Required

Individuals must be already certified Medication aides to apply

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

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

North Dakota: 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

If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required

If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required

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 and Sanford nursing facilities: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA)

Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required