CMA​/Certified Medication Assistant - PT

CMA / Certified Medication Assistant - PT Days

Employer
:
Good Samaritan

Facility
: GSS NE Auburn

Location
:
Auburn, NE

Address
: 1322 U St, Auburn, NE 68305, USA

Shift
: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule
:
Part time

Weekly Hours
: 24.00

Salary Range
: $19.00 - $28.00

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, 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.

• 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.
• Completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
• Minimum of 12 hours continuing education 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:
  Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing and a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after CNA.
• Minnesota:
  Must have nursing assistant certification, completed 75‑hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and completed a state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota:
  Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, followed by a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course;
  Medication Assistant I for assisted living/basic care, Medication Assistant II for skilled nursing facilities.
• South Dakota:
  Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course, CMA certification maintained.
• For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities:
  Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days.

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.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

The 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 email talent.

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‑0241033

Job Function
:
Nursing

Entry level

Part‑time

Administrative

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