CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - PRN/Casual - LTC - SF Village

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. This role involves administering prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and documenting resident care outcomes. The MA also assists with basic health care needs, personal care, resident transfers, and maintaining a clean living environment. Additionally, they support wellness and recreational programs and may participate in committees.

Requirements

Active SD CNA license and SD UMA license required at the time of hire.
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing.
Maintains a record of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
Maintains all department specific required certifications.
When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course.
Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification, completed 75-hour course, registered with Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
North Dakota: 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 Assisted Living or Basic Care, Medication Assistant I certification required. If working in skilled nursing, Medication Assistant II certification required.
South Dakota: Successful completion of the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

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 as per plan of care.
Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, vital signs, psycho-social support, personal care).
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, creating a positive dining experience.
Assists residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice.
Documents outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
Communicates changing condition, 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 to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.
May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.