CMA - Full Time Nights Weekends - SF Center

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Medication Assistant for the Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center, an 88-bed facility offering post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care. The Medication Assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Care is delivered according to each resident’s plan of care and physical and psychological needs. This is a full-time weekend night position, scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, for 36 hours per week. The role offers a salary range of $19.50–$27.50 and is eligible for a $3,500 bonus. The position is non-union.

Requirements

Active South Dakota CNA and Certified Medication Assistant certifications are required at the time of hire for this position.
For Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities, maintain the 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.
Satisfactorily 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 required department-specific certifications.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
A valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be needed when applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion or passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Assist with food preparation and dining, including meals, snacks, water, and supplements, while promoting a positive dining experience.
Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations.
Document resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary outcomes.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions, medication follow-up, and care concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens and obtain vital signs.
Provide housekeeping and laundry assistance to keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.