CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - Local Traveler

Facility: GSS MN Windom

Location:

Windom, MN
Address: 705 6th St, Windom, MN 56101, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule:

PRN
Weekly

Hours:

Varies
Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 150‑mile radius of permanent address.
• Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel.
• Premium Pay: $5/hour for all hours worked.
• Weekend shift differential: $1.25/hour.
• Evening/night shift differential: $1.25/hour (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

• Minimum of 30 hours per month.
• One weekend shift per month.

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 of 18 years of age.
• 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 (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintain all department‑specific required certifications.
• When applicable, valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required.
• State‑specific certification requirements (Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities):
  • Iowa:
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course.
  • Minnesota:
    Nursing assistant certification, 75‑hour course, registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state‑approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
  • North Dakota:
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course. Medication Assistant I certification required for Assisted Living or Basic Care;
    Medication Assistant II for skilled nursing facility.
  • South Dakota:
    Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA certification maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
  • Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: state‑required certified/trained medication…