CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - PRN​/Casual - LTC - SF Village

Overview

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Facility: GSS SD Sf Vlg

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 3901 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule:

PRN

Weekly

Hours:

Varies

Salary Range: $19.50 - $28.00

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.

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision of a charge nurse.
• Assist with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, and documenting vital signs.
• Support psycho-social needs and personal care of residents; assist with transferring, re-positioning, and walking using proper techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Assist with dining tasks and ensure a positive dining experience; assist with meals and snacks as appropriate.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse following state regulations; document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicate changing condition and care-related concerns to the charge nurse; collect non-invasive specimens and vital signs as required.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas; support wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age 18 preferred; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually based on state requirements).
• Maintains department-specific certifications; valid driver’s license and auto insurance if applicable.
• State-specific certification requirements (examples):
• Iowa:
  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification; successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after CNA.
• Minnesota:
  Nursing assistant certification; 75-hour course; registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota: CNA certification; may require Medication…