Certified Medication Assistant - PRN

Job Details

Facility: GSS CO Loveland

Location:

Loveland, CO
Address: 2101 S Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Evening Shifts

Job Schedule:

PRN
Weekly

Hours:

Varies
Salary Range: $20.00 - $29.50

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. The MA delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per the plan of care, provides assistance with basic health care needs—including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, recording vital signs, and providing psycho‑social support—to assigned residents.

The MA may assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment, provides range‑of‑motion and passive exercises, and completes tasks related to food preparation and dining while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. The MA may assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.

Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations; documents outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary; communicates changing conditions, 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;

documents assistance 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.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
• A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
• Maintains all department‑specific required certifications.
• When applicable, may need a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Iowa:
  Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, and successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
• Minnesota:
  Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 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 with the State Board of Nursing and 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, and Medication Assistant II certification required for skilled nursing facilities.
• South Dakota:
  Must successfully complete the state‑approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course; CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
• For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities:
  Must have the state‑required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) and an active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or the ability to obtain one within 120 days.
• 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 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.

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 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.