Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) - Long Term Care (LTC) - Local Traveler

Job overview

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) - Long Term Care (LTC) - Local Traveler, onsite in Alpena, SD. Salary range is $18.50 - $28.00 per hour. Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of service to seniors. This role serves as a caregiver providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, administering prescribed medications, and documenting resident status under the supervision of a charge nurse.

What you'll do

• Serves as caregiver providing 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 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.
• May assist residents with meals and snacks.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces.

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

cma

certified

long term care

ltc

local traveler

alpena

sd

good samaritan

healthcare

nursing

prn

premium pay

$18.50+/hr

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: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities. Sector: 71.