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CMA - Certified Medication Aide - Local Traveler

Part-time

Good Samaritan

Ellis, KSPart-time$18.5–28/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.5–28/hr
Location
Ellis, KS
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Department Specific Required CertificationsIowa Certified Nursing Assistant CertificationIowa State-Approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant CourseMinnesota Nursing Assistant CertificationMinnesota Nursing Assistant Registry RegistrationMinnesota State-Approved Trained Medication Assistant CourseNorth Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant CertificationSouth Dakota State Approved Certified Medication Aide CourseState Required Certified/Trained Medication Aide CertificationActive Certified Nursing Assistant Registration In State Of PracticeAbility To Obtain Certified Nursing Assistant Registration Within 120 DaysValid Driver's License

Job overview

Good Samaritan is hiring a CMA - Certified Medication Aide - Local Traveler. The Medication Assistant (MA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse. This role involves delivering age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs, assisting with basic health care needs, and administering prescribed medications within the scope of practice. The MA also documents resident care, communicates changing conditions, and assists with housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational programs.

Key focus areas include Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision, Deliver age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs, and Assist with basic health care needs including daily living activities.

Successful candidates bring 3 Months Long Term Care Experience, Minimum Of 18 Years Of Age, and Yearly Department Specific Competency Testing. Important skills include Resident-Centered Nursing Care, Daily Living Assistance, Age-Appropriate Care, Physical Needs Assessment, Psychological Needs Assessment, and Bathing Assistance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Resident-Centered Nursing CareDaily Living AssistanceAge-Appropriate CarePhysical Needs AssessmentPsychological Needs AssessmentBathing AssistanceToileting AssistanceGrooming AssistanceDressing/Undressing AssistanceObtaining Vital SignsRecording Vital SignsPsycho-Social SupportTransferring TechniquesRe-Positioning TechniquesWalking AssistanceRange of Motion ExercisesPassive ExercisesFood PreparationDining AssistanceMedication AdministrationDocumentation of Resident CareDocumentation of BehaviorDocumentation of ActivityDocumentation of DietaryCommunication of Changing ConditionCommunication of Medication Follow-UpCommunication of Care Related ConcernsCollecting Non-Invasive Body Fluid SpecimensHousekeeping ServicesLaundry ServicesWellness Program AssistanceRecreational Program Assistance

Qualifications

3 Months Long Term Care ExperienceMinimum of 18 Years of AgeYearly Department Specific Competency Testing12 Hours Continuing Education AnnuallyDepartment Specific Required CertificationsIowa Certified Nursing Assistant CertificationIowa State-Approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant CourseMinnesota Nursing Assistant CertificationMinnesota 75-Hour Nursing Assistant CourseMinnesota Nursing Assistant Registry RegistrationMinnesota State-Approved Trained Medication Assistant CourseNorth Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

Facility: GSS KS Ellis Ctr Location: Ellis, KS Address: 1101 Spruce St, Ellis, KS 67637, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00

Department Details

  • Travel required to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of permanent address

  • Premium Pay Rates:

  • $7/hour premium on all hours worked.

  • $1.25/hour weekend shift differential

  • $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Experience Requirements:

  • 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Minimum of 30 hours per month

  • One weekend shift per month

Job Summary

The Medication Assistant (MA) 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.

Qualifications

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

Minimum of 18 years of age.

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 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 and Sanford nursing facilities: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA). Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/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 [email protected].

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-0261096 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

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