Good Samaritan · 3 months ago
CMA- SF Center- FT Straight Nights, Straight Weekends
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.50/hr - $25.50/hrGood Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors. The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as a caregiver providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance 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
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 psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident
May assist the resident in transferring, repositioning, 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
They 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
Qualification
Required
Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days is required
Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA)
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Direct access to your earnings daily
Shift Differential
Flexible Scheduling Options Available
Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Salary Increases
Referral Bonuses
Advancement Opportunities
Compassionate Leave
Education Assistance
Scholarships and Sponsorships
Continuing Education
Years of Service Recognition Program
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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