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

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Assistant serves as a caregiver who 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 for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their plans of care. Duties include assistance with personal care and daily living activities, medication administration as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice, and documentation and communication related to resident care. This is a full-time evening position at the Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with no weekends. The facility provides post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week and offers a salary range of $19.50 to $27.50 and eligibility for a $3,500 bonus.

Requirements

Active South Dakota CNA and Certified Medication Assistant certifications are required at the time of hire.
For Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities, maintain the state-required certified or trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
Maintain active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or be able to obtain it within 120 days.
Successfully complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually, based on state requirements.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.

Nice To Haves

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.
A valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be needed when applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care related to residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their plans of care.
Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Assist with resident transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises as appropriate.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, help create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks while providing 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 dietary needs.
Communicate changing 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.