Certified Medication Aide - Full Time, Iowa Veterans Home
About The Position
Join our team now for a $500 Recruitment payment for full time positions as well as $500 quarterly CMA retention payment. Note: Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency. The Iowa Veterans Home is a long-term care facility, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, with the mission of providing exceptional resident-centered care and the highest quality of life to Iowa’s Veterans and spouses. This position starts at $19.45 per hour with an additional $0.75 when passing medications. The Iowa Veterans Home has openings for full time Certified Medication Aides with options to work: 3 day work week; 14-hours either 6 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. OR 3:45 p.m.-6:15 a.m.; working 1 out of 4 weekends 8-hours on evening shift (2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.); working every other weekend 10-hours on night shift (8:15 p.m. – 6:15 a.m.); working every other weekend Weekend package shift options are available with retention payments up to $5,000 paid out over 26 pay periods. Lodging and meals available upon request. Must be a Certified Nursing Aide with Medication Aide Certificate. Applicant will pass medications as indicated on MAR and perform basic personal care of residents following a plan of care developed by the primary nurse to meet the resident care needs. Will complete documentation and sign off in resident charts and care plans.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Aide with Medication Aide Certificate
Responsibilities
- Pass medications as indicated on MAR
- Perform basic personal care of residents following a plan of care developed by the primary nurse to meet the resident care needs
- Complete documentation and sign off in resident charts and care plans
Benefits
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
- $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
- Lodging and meals available upon request
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
