CMA - Full-time Evenings - Monday to Friday - SF Center

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Assistant (MA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. The role delivers age-appropriate care according to each resident’s plan of care and physical and psychological needs. The assistant supports personal care, daily living activities, medication administration within the scope of practice, documentation, communication about resident conditions, and a clean and supportive living environment. This position is based at the Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center, an 88-bed facility offering post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with no weekends. The posted salary range is $19.50–$27.50, and the position is bonus eligible for a $3,500 bonus. Active South Dakota CNA and Certified Medication Assistant certifications are required at the time of hire.

Requirements

Active South Dakota CNA and Certified Medication Assistant certifications are required at the time of hire.
Maintain required department-specific certifications.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
For 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
A valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be needed when applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care according to residents’ plans of care and physical and psychological needs.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks and help create a positive dining experience.
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 resident 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 maintain clean, operational living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.