CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - Full Time Days

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

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GSS KS Oberlin Location ----------

Oberlin KS Address ----------

108 E Ash St Oberlin KS 67749 USA

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12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule -------------

Full time Weekly Hours 36.00

Salary Range -------------

18.50 - 28.00

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Come join a rewarding and humbling team environment that not only cares about the people who live here but also those that work here.

Hiring a Certified Medication Aide for a Full Time position - 12 hour shifts 6am - 6:30pm

Must have a Med Aide Certificate

Health Dental and Vision insurance available along with many other benefits

Job Summary ------------

The Medication Assistant MA serves as a caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include but are not limited to:

• Bathing
• Toileting
• Grooming
• Dressing
• Undressing
• Obtaining and recording vital signs
• Providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident
• May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment
• Provides range of motion and passive exercises

Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. May assist 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 as defined by state regulations. 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. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications -------------

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care 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 drivers license and auto insurance.

Certifications:

• Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification, completed the 75-hour course, and registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
• North Dakota: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• South Dakota: Successfully complete the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course.

Benefits ----------

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Work-life balance benefits
• A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer/MF Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talents@sanfordhealth.org.

The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0250485

Job Function: Nursing

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