TMA, Trained Medication Assistant

Ecumen•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

The Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) provides direct care and administers medications to residents in accordance with each resident’s individual plan of care and under the direction of licensed staff. The TMA is a Certified Nursing Assistant with additional training in medication administration. This part-time role is scheduled for 56 hours every two weeks on the day shift, with an every-other-weekend rotation. Ecumen is an industry leader serving older adults through housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. The organization states that it has cared for people in need for 160 years and is Minnesota’s eighth-largest senior living provider. Its mission is to serve older adults and create a place where everyone belongs. The targeted pay range is $23.60–$27.00 per hour. New-hire pay may depend on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Certified Nursing Assistant currently listed in good standing on the NAR Registry.
Successful completion of a Trained Medication Assistant course and current TMA certification.
At least 1,000 working hours as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Current valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance, if applicable.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including policies and requirements concerning vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right-to-know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.
Basic mathematical skills for counting, distributing, and documenting medications.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated customer service and leadership skills while working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (Care Center).
Previous experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer medications to residents under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Document medications provided, verifying the correct medication, dosage, time, and resident.
Immediately notify the nurse of medication errors or resident refusals.
Maintain and control medications, keeping them secure and safe.
Follow state and federal guidelines for medication administration, dispensing, storage, and disposal.
Respond to resident call lights and requests, and notify the nurse of care needs or changes in condition.
Observe and report unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions to management.
Perform Certified Nursing Assistant duties as required, including feeding, lifting and transferring, and assistance with activities of daily living.