Good Samaritan
CMA II - Certified Medication Assistant - FT - Evenings - St. Vincent's
Good Samaritan, Bismarck, North Dakota, us, 58502
Overview
Join to apply for the CMA II - Certified Medication Assistant - FT - Evenings - St. Vincent's role at Good Samaritan. Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Details
Facility:
GSS ND Bi St Vincent Care Ctr Location:
Bismarck, ND Address:
1021 N 26th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift:
8 Hours - Evening Shifts Job Schedule:
Full time Weekly Hours:
40.00 Salary Range:
20.00 - 28.00 Department Details Come join our team of caring and compassionate staff at our Bismarck facility!
Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions 401k retirement savings Additional employee perks Daycare Partnerships within the community Scholarships and Sponsorships to help with further learning and education Night, weekend, and pick up shift differentials available Direct access to your earnings daily
Job Summary 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, repositioning, 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.
Qualifications
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. State-specific certification requirements per region: Iowa CNA, Minnesota CMA/Trained Medication Assistant, North Dakota CMA/Assistant (CNA + CMA/Assistant course; NA/Meds if facility type varies), South Dakota CMA; for all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: state-required CMA or TMA certification and active CNA registration or ability to obtain within 120 days. Benefits
The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. The organization provides Total Rewards information at the linked site. The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Accommodation requests for online applications can be made by calling 1-877-673-0854 or emailing talent@sanfordhealth.org. Drug Free Workplace Policy; pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Req Number:
R-0237444 Job Function:
Nursing Featured:
No
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Join to apply for the CMA II - Certified Medication Assistant - FT - Evenings - St. Vincent's role at Good Samaritan. Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Details
Facility:
GSS ND Bi St Vincent Care Ctr Location:
Bismarck, ND Address:
1021 N 26th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift:
8 Hours - Evening Shifts Job Schedule:
Full time Weekly Hours:
40.00 Salary Range:
20.00 - 28.00 Department Details Come join our team of caring and compassionate staff at our Bismarck facility!
Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions 401k retirement savings Additional employee perks Daycare Partnerships within the community Scholarships and Sponsorships to help with further learning and education Night, weekend, and pick up shift differentials available Direct access to your earnings daily
Job Summary 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, repositioning, 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.
Qualifications
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. State-specific certification requirements per region: Iowa CNA, Minnesota CMA/Trained Medication Assistant, North Dakota CMA/Assistant (CNA + CMA/Assistant course; NA/Meds if facility type varies), South Dakota CMA; for all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities: state-required CMA or TMA certification and active CNA registration or ability to obtain within 120 days. Benefits
The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. The organization provides Total Rewards information at the linked site. The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Accommodation requests for online applications can be made by calling 1-877-673-0854 or emailing talent@sanfordhealth.org. Drug Free Workplace Policy; pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Req Number:
R-0237444 Job Function:
Nursing Featured:
No
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