CMA / Certified Medication Assistant - PT Evenings

Sanford Health•Syracuse, NE

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 care appropriate to residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their plans of care, supports activities of daily living, and helps create a positive dining and living environment. The MA administers prescribed medications when delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations. The role documents resident care and medication outcomes, communicates changes and concerns to the charge nurse, and supports residents’ wellness and recreational activities. This is a part-time evening position with 24 scheduled weekly hours. The stated salary range is $19.00–$28.00.

Requirements

High school diploma 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.
Complete yearly 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.
Hold state-required certified or 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.
Iowa: Maintain CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing and complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification.
Minnesota: Hold nursing assistant certification, complete the 75-hour course, be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and complete a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
North Dakota: Maintain CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing and complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification. Medication Assistant I certification is required in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility; Medication Assistant II certification is required in a skilled nursing facility.
South Dakota: Successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide course and maintain CMA certification with the State Board of Nursing.
When applicable, have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum age of 18.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Provide care appropriate to residents’ physical and psychological needs according to the plan of care.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs, provide psychosocial support, and perform other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks; assist with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the applicable scope of practice.
Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions, 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 keep residents’ 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.