CMA - PT Nights - Prairie View Gardens

Sanford Health•Kearney, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assisted Living (AL) Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) serves as a caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. This role involves providing age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident per the plan of care. Assistance is provided with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care. The CMA may also assist residents with transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment, and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Tasks related to food preparation and dining are completed to create a positive dining experience, which may include assisting residents with meals and snacks and providing water and supplements. The CMA administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice, documents resident care outcomes, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary information. They communicate changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse, collect non-invasive body fluid specimens, and gather vital signs. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided to maintain clean living areas, and assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs are offered, encouraging resident participation.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing.
Maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year (minimum 12 hours annually based on state requirements).
Maintains all department specific required certifications.
Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification 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. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course. 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 Society Locations: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
It is assumed that one must have their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attaining their TMA/CMA.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse.
Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident per plan of care.
Assists with basic health care needs including daily living activities (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing).
Obtains and records vital signs.
Provides psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assists residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment.
Provides range of motion and passive exercises.
Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, assisting residents with meals and snacks.
Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice.
Documents resident care outcomes, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
Communicates changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
Provides housekeeping and laundry services.
Assists with and documents wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.