Good Samaritan · 2 months ago
CMAII - Full Time Days - LTC
Larimore, ND
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22/hr - $28/hrGood Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service. They are seeking a Medication Assistant (CMA II) who will provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse
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
Qualification
Required
CMA II license required at time of hire
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
Preferred
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
Minimum age of 18 preferred
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Work/life balance benefits
A generous time off package
Company
Good Samaritan
Good Sam is the only non-profit, community-based hospice serving the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley and Smith Mountain Lake area.
Founded in 1992
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaron Housh
Chief Executive Officer
Betsy Whitney
Chief Philanthropy Officer
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