Medication Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living - FT Evening
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 according to each resident’s care plan, supports personal care and daily activities, administers delegated medications within the scope of practice, documents care, and communicates changes or concerns to the charge nurse. The position is scheduled for the evening shift, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Employees wear scrubs of any color or pattern.
Requirements
- Satisfactorily complete annual department-specific competency testing.
- 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 the state-required certified or trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) for Good Samaritan Society locations; CNA certification is assumed to be required before attaining TMA/CMA certification.
- State-specific requirements apply: Iowa and North Dakota require CNA certification and successful completion of a state-approved medication aide/assistant course; North Dakota additionally requires Medication Assistant I certification in assisted living or basic care, or Medication Assistant II certification in a skilled nursing facility.
- State-specific requirements apply: 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 successful completion and maintenance of state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Minimum age of 18 preferred.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required when applicable.
Responsibilities
- Provide care appropriate to residents’ physical and psychological needs and follow their plans of care.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and personal care.
- Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- 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 outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
- Communicate changes in residents’ conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and obtain vital signs.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep their living areas clean and operational.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
