Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Float

Sanford Health • Syracuse, NE

1d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Certified Medication Assistant 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 plan of care, assists with personal care and daily living activities, and supports residents’ physical and psychological needs.

Responsibilities may include assisting with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, transfers, walking, range-of-motion exercises, meals, and personal care. The Medication Assistant administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations. The role documents care and medication outcomes, communicates changes in condition and care concerns to the charge nurse, collects non-invasive specimens, and helps maintain residents’ living areas. It also supports wellness and recreational programs and may participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

This position requires travel to multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the employee’s permanent address. Scheduling requires at least 30 hours per month and one weekend shift per month. The role has varied eight-hour shifts and includes premium pay for hours worked, with additional differentials for weekend and evening/night shifts.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of experience in long-term care.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education records.
• Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually, based on state requirements.
• Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
• Meet the applicable state requirements for nursing assistant registration or certification and medication aide/assistant training or certification.
• For Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities, hold the state-required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and have active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or be able to obtain it within 120 days.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of long-term care experience.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
• A valid driver’s license and auto insurance, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse.
• Deliver age-appropriate care according to residents’ plans of care and physical and psychological needs.
• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, and other personal care.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion or 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 applicable scope-of-practice regulations.
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
• Communicate changes in residents’ conditions, medication follow-up, and care concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• 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.
• Travel to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the permanent address.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

Benefits

• $7 per hour premium on all hours worked.
• $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential.
• $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential for shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed