CMAII - Medication Assistant

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• Facility: GSS ND Larimore Ctr
• Location:
  
  Larimore, ND, 501 E Front St, 58251, USA
• Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts (7:00am to 7:30pm)
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36.00
• Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00
• Department Details:
  Join our team as a CMA II! - $22+ based on experience - CMAII License required at time of hire - 7:00am to 7:30pm

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. The MA delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per the plan of care, including but not limited to the following duties:

• Assists with basic health care needs such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho‑social support and other personal care to assigned residents.
• Assists residents 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.
• Assists residents with meals and snacks; provides 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 or responses to the charge nurse.
• Collects non‑invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents in 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 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.
• State‑specific certification requirements:
  • Iowa:
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing; successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
  • Minnesota:
    Nursing assistant certification, completed the 75‑hour course and 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 once CNA certification is obtained. If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required. If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required.
  • South Dakota:
    Successful completion of 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). Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

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.