Cma Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
• A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.
• When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
• Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required. If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required.
• 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 Society Locations: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
• It is assumed that one must have their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attaining their TMA/CMA.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.
• Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident per plan of care.
• 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.
• Assists residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment, and provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience.
• Assists residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice.
• Documents the 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 to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
• Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.

Benefits

• $2,000 Sign On Bonus Available!