Medication Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living - PT Evening

Sanford Health • GSS ND Fa, ND

3d • $20 - $28

About The Position

The Medication Assistant (CMA) serves as a caregiver, providing 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. The position is scheduled for the evening shift, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., for 22.5 hours per week, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Opportunities may be available to pick up shifts and cross-train to other shifts. Employees wear scrubs of any color or pattern.

Requirements

• Must satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
• Maintain a record of continuing education credits each year; at least 12 hours of continuing education annually are required based on state requirements.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications, including the state-required certified or trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
• CNA certification is assumed to be required before attaining TMA/CMA certification; state-specific CNA, medication aide, course, and registry requirements apply depending on work location.
• Iowa: Maintain CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing and successfully complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification.
• Minnesota: Have nursing assistant certification, complete the 75-hour course, be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and successfully complete a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota: Maintain CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing and successfully complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification. Medication Assistant I certification is required in Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities; Medication Assistant II certification is required in skilled nursing facilities.
• South Dakota: Successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course and maintain CMA certification with the State Board of Nursing.

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.
• Must be reliable, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and provide psychosocial support and other 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, create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks; 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 condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep living areas clean and operational.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.

What This Job Offers

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