About the position
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. Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse.
- Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident.
- Assists with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and obtaining vital signs.
- Provides psycho-social support and personal care to assigned residents.
- Assists residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct techniques.
- Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining.
- Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
- Documents outcomes related to resident care and medication administration.
- Communicates changing conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
- Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
- Provides housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas.
- Assists with wellness and recreational programs.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
- Minimum age of 18 preferred.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
- Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing.
- Maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
- A minimum of 12 hours continuing education required annually based on state requirements.
- Maintains all department specific required certifications.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance may be required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required in Iowa and North Dakota.
- Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification.
- Nursing assistant certification and completion of the 75-hour course required in Minnesota.
- Medication Assistant I or II certification required based on the facility type in North Dakota.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course completion required in South Dakota.
Benefits
- Excellent Dental and Vision Insurance
- Salary Increases
- Referral Bonuses
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Compassionate Leave
- Education Assistance
- Scholarships and Sponsorships
- Continuing Education
- Years of Service Recognition Program
- Verizon and AT&T Discounts
- Hotel Discounts
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Shift Differentials
- Direct access to your earnings daily
- Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
