Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Long Term Care

Job overview

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Long Term Care (LTC) in Trent, SD. This is a Part Time position with Varies Shifts. The salary range is $21.00 - $28.00 per hour. Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of service to seniors. The Medication Assistant (MA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse, including administering prescribed medications. This role involves documenting resident care, communicating with nursing staff, and assisting with basic health needs.

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.
• 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 assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities.
• May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking.
• Provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services.

What we're looking for

Education

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Experience

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Skills & competencies

certified medication assistant

long term care

part-time

varies shifts

trent sd

$21.00-$28.00/hr

good samaritan

healthcare

cma

medication assistant

south dakota

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

About the employer

Good Samaritan is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.