CMA - PRN - LTC

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Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors, committed to quality care and a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS IA Indianola

Location: Indianola, IA

Address: 708 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly

Hours:

Varies

Starting Rate: $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. Scope of duties includes:

• Providing age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents as per the plan of care.
• Assisting with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital sign collection, and psychosocial support.
• Assisting with transfers, repositioning, walking, and using correct transfer techniques and equipment.
• Completing tasks related to food preparation, dining, and providing water or supplements as needed.
• Administering prescribed medications within state regulations and documenting outcomes.
• Collecting body fluid specimens and gathering vital signs.
• Providing housekeeping, laundry services, and encouraging participation in wellness and recreational programs.
• Participating in departmental committees and task forces as needed.

• High‑school graduate or GED preferred; not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.
• Completion of yearly competency testing and maintenance of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• State‑specific certifications:
  • Iowa:
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course.
  • Minnesota:
    Nursing assistant certification, 75‑hour training, registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and Trained Medication Assistant course.
  • North Dakota:
    Certified Nursing Assistant and state‑approved Medication Aide/Assistant course; additional Medication Assistant qualifications for Assisted Living, Basic Care, or Skilled Nursing as applicable.
  • South Dakota:
    Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course completion.
  • Other Good Samaritan/Sanford facilities:
    State required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and active nursing assistant registration.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required when applicable.

The Good Samaritan offers a competitive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Available benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and generous time‑off policies.

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Good Samaritan is an equal employment opportunity employer and criminal background check. If you have a disability and would like assistance with your online application, please call or email talent.

All employees must pass a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening upon offer acceptance.

Req Number: R-0244575

Job Function:
Nursing