CMA, Certified Medication Aide - FT Days
About The Position
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 psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident in transferring, repositioning, 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. They 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.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 preferred.
- Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing.
- Maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year (minimum of 12 hours 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
- Provide age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs.
- Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, vital signs, and personal care.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking.
- Provide range of motion and passive exercises.
- Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, including assisting with meals and snacks.
- Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
- Document resident care outcomes, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
- Communicate changing conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs.
- Encourage resident participation in wellness and recreational programs.
- Participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.
Benefits
- Active participant of the Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program that offers monetary incentives to select nursing professionals, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, in exchange for a service commitment to work in a rural county for a 5-year period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
