Certified Medication Assistant - FT Day
Sanford Health•GSS ND Fa, ND
•$20 - $28
About The Position
The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) 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 in line with each resident’s care plan and supports physical, psychological, and social needs. Work is scheduled for the day shift, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Employees may wear scrub tops and bottoms of any color or pattern.
Requirements
- Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
- Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
- Hold state-required certified or trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) for Good Samaritan Society locations; CNA certification is assumed to be required before obtaining TMA/CMA certification.
- 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, and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; 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 Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities; Medication Assistant II certification is required in skilled nursing facilities.
- South Dakota: Successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course and maintain CMA certification with the State Board of Nursing.
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 is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required when applicable.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
- Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
- Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises as needed.
- Support food preparation and dining, assist 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 resident care outcomes, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
- Communicate changes in condition, medication follow-up, and care concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry assistance to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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