Trained Medical Aide - TMA

Fairview Health Services•Bloomington, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Martin Luther Care Center is seeking a Trained Medical Aide (TMA) to support residents in their Skilled Nursing Facility (Transitional Care and Long Term Care). This role provides hands-on care and support services for senior patients at their care center in Bloomington, MN. The Nursing Assistant/Registered/TMA is responsible for providing resident care and services, including the administration of medication under the direction of the nurse. This patient support position includes 56 hours per two weeks, an evening shift, and every other weekend work.

Requirements

Nursing Assistant Course
Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
Completion a standardized medication administration training program for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes which is offered through a Minnesota postsecondary educational institution. This does not expire as long as they keep their NAR certification current.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
1 year None to 1 Year

Responsibilities

Assists residents with personal cares (ADL’s) based on individual plan of care and kardex:
Provides AM/PM cares
Provides full bath/shower
Provides oral hygiene
Provides nail care; shaving as appropriate
Checks hearing aides; cleans eye glasses
Assures that residents are clean, dry, dressed and groomed appropriately
Reposition residents
Performs Restorative Nursing Programs (i.e. ROM, ambulation) as applicable
Provides adequate nutrition & hydration (distributes meal trays, assists residents as needed, provides nourishment & water between meals as requested)
Assures individual toileting plan is followed
Answers call lights promptly
Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff:
Receives report at the start of the shift
Documents completed cares in POC
Responds to emergency situations appropriately
Maintains a clean medication cart