CMA - Sunset - PT Days

Good Samaritan • Hazelton, ND

102d • $20 - $28

About The Position

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as a caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. 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.

Requirements

• 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 complete yearly department specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits for each year.
• A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
• Maintain all department specific required certifications.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance may be required depending on location.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing required in Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Additional certifications related to medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care.
• Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support.
• Assist residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience for residents.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice.
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicate changing condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
• Assist with wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED