CNA/CMA - Full Time PMs - SF Village

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•$20 - $28•Onsite

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. This role involves knowledge of and delivery of age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per the plan of care. The MA provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care. They may assist residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking, and provide range of motion and passive exercises. Tasks related to food preparation and dining are also part of the role, aiming to create a positive dining experience. The MA administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice. Documentation of resident care outcomes, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary information is required. Communication of changing conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse is essential. The role also includes collecting non-invasive body fluid specimens, gathering vital signs, and providing housekeeping and laundry services. Assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation, and potential participation in departmental committees are also included.

Requirements

Active SD CNA and SD UMA required at time of hire.
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing.
Maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year (a minimum of 12 hours annually).
Maintains all department specific required certifications.
When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course.
CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
Delivers age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs.
Assists with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing.
Obtains and records vital signs.
Provides psycho-social support and other personal care.
Assists residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking.
Provides range of motion and passive exercises.
Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining.
Assists residents with meals and snacks; provides water and supplements.
Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
Documents 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.
Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs.
Encourages residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs.
May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.