Job Description
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Facility Details
- Location: GSS ND Lakota Center
- Shift: Varies
- Job Schedule: PRN
Position Overview
The Medication Assistant (MA) acts as a caregiver, delivering resident-focused nursing care and daily living support to assigned individuals under the guidance of a charge nurse. This role requires knowledge of age-appropriate care tailored to the physical and emotional needs of residents, as outlined in their care plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with essential health care tasks, including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
- Measure and document vital signs, while offering psycho-social support and personal care to residents.
- Help residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking, utilizing proper techniques and equipment.
- Facilitate range of motion and passive exercises.
- Engage in food preparation and dining activities, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
- Support residents during meals and snacks, providing water and nutritional supplements as needed.
- Document care outcomes, medication administration, behavioral changes, activities, and dietary needs.
- Communicate any changes in resident conditions, medication follow-ups, and care concerns to the charge nurse.
- Assist with housekeeping and laundry to maintain clean and functional living spaces.
- Support wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not mandatory.
- Minimum age of 18 preferred.
- Previous clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is advantageous.
- Must complete annual department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits.
- A valid driver's license and auto insurance may be required, depending on the role.
Certification Requirements by State
- Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required, maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course is necessary after obtaining CNA certification.
- Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification required, completion of a 75-hour course, and registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course is also required.
- North Dakota: CNA certification required, maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course is necessary after obtaining CNA certification. Medication Assistant I certification is required for Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities, while Medication Assistant II certification is needed for skilled nursing facilities.
- South Dakota: Successful completion of the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course is required, with certification maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
- For all facilities: State-required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) is necessary. Active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or the ability to obtain it within 120 days, is required.
Benefits and Opportunities
We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees, which may include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time-off policy to support a healthy work-life balance
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Our organization maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Policy.