Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) (Straight Weekends)

Job Description

Job DescriptionCareers With Purpose

Become a part of our non-profit organization that has dedicated over a century to providing housing and services for seniors, emphasizing quality care and service within a Christian framework.

Facility Information

• Facility: GSS ND Lakota Center
• Location: Lakota, ND
• Address: 608 4th Ave SW, Lakota, ND 58344, USA
• Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Weekly Hours: 36.00
• Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00

Job 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. The MA is knowledgeable in providing age-appropriate care that addresses both the physical and psychological needs of residents according to their care plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with essential health care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Recording vital signs and offering psychosocial support and personal care.
• Helping residents with mobility, including transferring and repositioning, while utilizing proper techniques and equipment.
• Facilitating food preparation and dining experiences, ensuring a positive atmosphere during meals.
• Administering prescribed medications as directed by a licensed nurse, adhering to state regulations.
• Documenting resident care outcomes, medication administration, and any changes in condition.
• Collecting non-invasive body fluid samples and vital signs.
• Providing housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living environments.
• Supporting wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
• Engaging in departmental committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum age of 18 is preferred.
• Previous experience as a clinical or nursing assistant in long-term care is advantageous.
• Completion of annual department-specific competency testing and maintenance of continuing education credits is required, with a minimum of 12 hours annually based on state mandates.
• Must maintain all necessary department-specific certifications.
• In some cases, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required.

State-Specific Requirements:

• Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required, along with successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course post-CNA certification.
• Minnesota: Nursing assistant certification is necessary, having completed the 75-hour course and registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, along with a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• North Dakota: CNA certification is required, with successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course. Medication Assistant I certification is needed for Assisted Living or Basic Care facilities, while Medication Assistant II certification is required for skilled nursing facilities.
• South Dakota: Successful completion of the state-approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course is mandatory, with maintenance of CMA certification.
• For all facilities: Active certified nursing assistant registration in the state of practice, or the ability to obtain it within 120 days, is required.

Benefits

Our organization offers 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you have a disability and require assistance with your online application, please reach out for support.

Our organization maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Acceptance of an offer will necessitate a drug screening and pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

• Req Number: R-
• Job Function: Nursing
• Featured: No