Trained Medication Assistant, TMA

Job Category: Direct Care - CNA, TMA, RA, Caregiver

Requisition Number: TRAIN
010432

Posted: July 6, 2026

Position: Part‑Time Trained Medication Assistant, TMA – PM/ Afternoon Shift. TMA Certification and Active CNA license required. All shifts have an every other weekend rotation.

St Benedicts Care Center
Ecumen St. Benedict's Community - St. Cloud
1810 Minnesota Blvd
Saint Cloud, MN 56304, USA

Role Overview: The Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) is responsible for providing direct care and medication administration to residents consistent with the individual plan of care and under the direction of licensed staff. The TMA is a Certified Nursing Assistant with additional training in the area of medication administration.

Compensation: $23- $26.50 per hour.
Benefits: comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits (PTO and Sick & Safe Time), a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well‑being resources.

• Administers medications to patients/residents under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Documents all medications provided, including correct medication, correct dosage and correct time given to correct residents.
• Immediately notifies nurse of any medication errors or refusals by resident to take medication.
• Maintains and controls all medications, keeping medications secure and safe at all times. Follows all state and federal guidelines as it relates to administering, dispensing, storage and disposal of all medications.
• Responds to resident call lights and requests, and notifies nurse of any resident care needs or changes in condition.
• Observes and reports any unsafe conditions and/or equipment malfunction to management.
• Performs all Certified Nursing Assistant functions as required (i.e. feeding, lift and transfer, ADLs, etc.).

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (currently on NAR Registry in good standing) and successful completion of Trained Medication Assistant course.
• Minimum 1000 working hours as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Current valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance (if applicable).
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.
• Basic mathematical skills for counting, distributing, and documenting medications provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated customer service and leadership skills while working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (Care Center).
• Previous experience working with seniors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.