TMA - Certified Medication Assistant - PRN
About The Position
The long-term care Certified Medication Assistant (TMA) serves as a caregiver providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. The position delivers age-appropriate care in accordance with each resident’s plan of care and supports residents’ physical and psychological needs. The assistant provides personal care, helps with meals and activities, administers delegated medications within the scope of practice, documents care, and communicates changes or concerns to the charge nurse. This PRN position offers various shifts, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts available. Employees must pick up at least six shifts per month, including one weekend per month. The schedule varies, and the posting notes a flexible schedule that employees can set. The position is at Good Samaritan Pine River, part of Sanford Health.
Requirements
- Active TMA license required at the time of hire.
- Meet the state-specific nursing assistant and medication aide/assistant certification, training, and registry requirements applicable to the state and facility.
- For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities, hold the state-required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
- Have active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or be able to obtain it within 120 days.
- Complete annual department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
- Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually, based on state requirements.
- Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
- High school graduation or GED is preferred but not required.
- Minimum age of 18 is preferred.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required when applicable.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
- Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations.
- Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and diet.
- Communicate changes in condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep living areas clean and operational.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
- Flexible schedule that employees can set.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Daily access to earnings.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
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Education Level
High school or GED
