Medication Aide - PT Nights - Assisted Living
Company: Good Samaritan
Location: Alma
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
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. Facility: GSS NE Alma Hillcrest Terrace Location:
Alma, NE Address: 902 Lincoln St, Alma, NE 68920, USA Shift: 8
Hours - Night Shifts Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 16.00
Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00 Department Details Shift Hours: 10pm
- 6am * Competitive Compensation * Excellent Dental and Vision
Insurance * Salary Increases * Referral Bonuses * Competitive
Compensation * Generous Shift Differentials * Advancement
Opportunities * Paid Time Off * Education Assistance * Scholarships
and Sponsorships/Continuing Education * Verizon and AT&T
Discounts * Hotel Discounts * Early access to paycheck 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 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.
Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma
(GED) preferred, but not required. Minimum age of 18 preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience 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: Require Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of
Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board
of Nursing. 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:
Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the
State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained 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: 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). Active certified nursing assistant registration in
state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is
required. Benefits The 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. For more
information about Total Rewards, visit
https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . The 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an
email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . The 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. Req Number: R-0237459 Job Function: Nursing Featured:
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