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Good Samaritan Society · 9 hours ago

Medication Assistant - CMA – Local Traveler

Nebraska, United States

Part-time

Remote

Entry Level

$18.50/hr - $28/hr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Support multiple locations within 150 miles of your permanent address

Mileage reimbursement

Additional $5 per hour float premium

Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential

Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential; 6:00pm – 6:00am

Required to work at least 24 hours per month

Required to work at least one weekend rotation per month

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

Qualification

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Certified Medication AideCertified Nursing AssistantMedication AdministrationLong Term Care ExperienceContinuing EducationAuto InsuranceVital Signs MonitoringPsycho-social SupportFood PreparationHousekeeping Services

Required

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.