Certified Medication Assistant - Long Term Care

Job overview

Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Local Traveler in Gann Valley, SD. This is a PRN position with a salary range of $18.50 - $28.00 per hour. Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of service to seniors. 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.

What you'll do

• Serves as 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, and 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 and 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.

What we're looking for

Education

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred

Experience

3 months experience in Long Term Care

Skills & competencies

medication assistant

certified

long term care

local traveler

gann valley sd

good samaritan

prn

premium pay

$5/hour premium

$1.25/hour weekend shift differential

$1.25/hour evening/night shift differential

3 months experience

one weekend shift per month

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, generous time off.

About the employer

Good Samaritan is hiring for this role. Industry: Meat Processed from Carcasses. Sector: 31.