Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Hays, KS

9d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Medication Assistant serves as a caregiver who 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 based on residents’ physical and psychological needs and their plans of care. Responsibilities include supporting personal care and daily living activities, assisting with mobility and meals, administering delegated medications within the scope of practice, documenting care, monitoring and communicating changes in residents’ conditions, and supporting housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational activities. The position is at Good Samaritan Hays, a 45-bed skilled nursing facility with a supportive team environment. The work shift varies, and the listed scheduled weekly hours are zero. The starting rate is $18.50–$28.00. The position is non-union.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
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.
For Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities, hold 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.
Meet the applicable state-specific certification requirements: Iowa and North Dakota require CNA certification and successful completion of a state-approved medication aide/assistant course; Minnesota requires nursing assistant certification, completion of the 75-hour course, registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course; South Dakota requires completion and maintenance of state-approved Certified Medication Aide certification.
When applicable, have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care according to residents’ physical and psychological needs and plans of care.
Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, support a positive dining experience, and assist with meals, snacks, water, and supplements as appropriate.
Administer prescribed medications delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations.
Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.