CMA - Certified Medication Assistant - Assisted Living - FT Straight Nights

• At Bloomfield Assisted Living our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time.
• The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.

About Sanford

• Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
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Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required.
• If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required.
• Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course.
• CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
• 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

• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.

Pay

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation: Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00 $7500 Sign On Bonus!

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials • Advancement opportunities • Various education assistance programs • Continuing education • Direct access to your earnings daily • Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details • 6:00 pm – 6:30 am • Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

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