Trained Medication Assistant / TMA / CMA

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Cottage Grove, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) prioritizes the needs of its people, focusing on enabling, empowering, engaging, educating, and inspiring team members. As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS integrates Christian Ministry values into its core identity, striving to reflect God's love and grace through service. The organization values individuals who support its community and culture, alongside those with the necessary skills. Together, the team and volunteers serve over 26,000 older adults annually. PHS is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers, guided by its Biblical Framework and "Love One Another" theme, with a mission to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, PHS is a nonprofit, faith-based organization offering a wide range of high-quality housing, care, and services for older adults. With approximately 8,000 employees, PHS serves more than 41,800 older adults across 60 affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as well as through Optage® home and community services. PHS also co-owns Genevive, Minnesota's largest geriatric primary care practice, serving over 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS is recognized as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being for those it serves, and is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation. PHS is an EEO/AA employer, ensuring all applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Requirements

Successful completion of a state approved training program and current certification in medication administration in state(s) in which he/she practices.
Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and current certification in state(s) in which he/she practices.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Responsibilities

The Trained Medication Assistant is responsible for the provision of high quality care and services to Care Center residents consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices.
The Trained Medication Assistant administers medications and treatments under the direct supervision of a nurse and performs Resident Assistant responsibilities as assigned.