Certified Medication Aide

Facility: GSS NE Alma
Location: Alma, NE
Address: 719 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00
Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00
Pay Info: $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!

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.

• 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; a minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
• Maintains all department‑specific required certifications.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance when applicable.
• State‑specific certification requirements:
  • Iowa:
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing; successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
  • Minnesota:
    Nursing assistant certification, 75‑hour course completed, registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; successful completion of a state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
  • North Dakota:
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing; successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. Medication Assistant I certification required for Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities;
    Medication Assistant II for skilled nursing facilities.
  • South Dakota:
    Successful completion of the state‑approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
  • Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities:
    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.

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, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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 send an email to 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‑0246640
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No