CMA​/Certified Medication Assistant - PT Evenings

• Facility: GSS NE Beatrice Ctr
• Location: Beatrice, NE
• Address: 401 S 22nd St, Beatrice, NE 68310, USA
• Shift: Evening
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  24.00
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $28.00
• Req Number: R-0257119
• Job Function: Nursing

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 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 records of continuing education credits; a minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
• Maintains all department‑specific required certifications.
• May need a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Iowa:
  Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the State Board of Nursing; completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA obtained.
• Minnesota:
  Must have nursing assistant certification, completed 75‑hour course, and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; successful completion of a state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota:
  Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification; successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course; if working in Assisted Living or Basic Care, Medication Assistant I certification; if working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification 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.
• Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities:
  Must have state‑required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or obtain within 120 days.

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

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.

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.