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Good Samaritan · 2 hours ago

CMA / Certified Medication Assistant - FT Days

Auburn, NE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19/hr - $28/hr

Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors. The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as a caregiver providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse, including administering prescribed medications and assisting with daily living activities.

Health CareNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Certified Medication Aide (CMA)Medication AdministrationContinuing EducationCommunication 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

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