Medication Assistant, Certified - PRN

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 ND Lakota Ctr

Location:

Lakota, ND
Address: 608 4th Ave SW, Lakota, ND 58344, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule:

PRN
Weekly

Hours:

Varies
Salary Range: $22.00 - $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.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering age‑appropriate care based on the resident’s plan of care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and recording vital signs.
• Providing psycho‑social support and basic health care needs.
• Assisting residents with transfer techniques, walking, range‑of‑motion and passive exercises.
• Preparing food and creating a positive dining experience; assisting with meals and snacks.
• Administering prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and documenting outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Collecting non‑invasive body fluid specimens and gathering vital signs.
• Performing housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas.
• Documenting and encouraging participation in wellness and recreational programs.
• Participating in departmental or organization committees and task forces as needed.

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.
• Completion of yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintenance of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintenance of all required department‑specific certifications. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required where applicable.
• State‑specific certification requirements:
  • ** Iowa**:
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the State Board of Nursing; completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course.
  • ** Minnesota**:
    Nursing assistant certification, completion of a 75‑hour course, and registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; completion of a state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
  • ** North Dakota**:
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the State Board of Nursing; completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course. Additionally
    • Medication Assistant I certification required for Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities.
    • Medication Assistant II certification required for skilled nursing facilities.
  • ** South Dakota**:
    State‑approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course and maintenance of CMA certification with the State Board of Nursing.
  • All Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities:
    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. Benefits may 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 or send an email to . The company maintains a Drug Free Workplace Policy; acceptance of an offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening.

Req Number: R-0243935
Job Function:
Nursing