Certified Medication Assistant - Waukon - PT Days

Sanford Health•Waukon, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 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 delivering age-appropriate care, assisting with basic health care needs like bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, and psycho-social support. MAs also help with transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct techniques, and provide range of motion and passive exercises. Tasks related to food preparation and dining, including assisting residents with meals and snacks, are also part of the role. A key responsibility is administering prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within state scope of practice. Documentation of resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary information is required, along with communicating changes and concerns to the charge nurse. The MA collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs, and provides housekeeping and laundry services. Participation in wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident involvement, and potentially departmental/organization committees are also expected.

Requirements

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.
When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Possess Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing (or ability to obtain within 120 days for Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities).
Successfully complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course (CMA/TMA) once CNA certification is obtained (specific requirements vary by state: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota).
If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility in North Dakota, Medication Assistant I certification is required.
If working in a skilled nursing facility in North Dakota, Medication Assistant II certification 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

Knowledge of and 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 that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident.
May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises.
Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident.
May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations.
Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses 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 residents to participate.
May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.