Certified Medication Assistant - PT Evenings ($2,500 Sign On Bonus)
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us! 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 Grand Island Vlg Location: Grand
Island, NE Address: Grand Island, NE, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Evening
Shifts Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 24. 00 Starting Rate:
$16.50 - $22.50 Department Details
- Flexible Scheduling Options Available
- Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
- Dental and Vision Insurance Available for PT Employees
- Evening and Weekend Shift Differentials
- Company Matched Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Advancement Opportunities
- Years of Service Recognition Program
- Verizon and AT&T; Discounts
- Hotel DiscountsJob 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, 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. 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. North Dakota and 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. 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 Society Locations:
Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide
certification (CMA or TMA). It is assumed that one must have their
certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attaining
their TMA/CMA. Benefits The Good Samaritan Society 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,
sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility,
visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . The Good Samaritan
Society 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 Society 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-0093844 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
Keywords: Good Samaritan Society, Grand Island , Certified Medication Assistant - PT Evenings ($2,500 Sign On Bonus), Other , Grand Island, Nebraska
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