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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medication Assistant - Certified, Assisted Living

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeRapid City, SD, USA$21 - $28In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma is preferred but not required.
  • Minimum age of 18 is preferred.
  • Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience is preferred.
  • Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year; a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education is required annually based on state requirements.
  • Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
  • When applicable, have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
  • In Iowa, hold and maintain Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing and successfully complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification.
  • In Minnesota, hold nursing assistant certification, complete the 75-hour course, be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, and successfully complete a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
  • In North Dakota, hold and maintain Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing and successfully complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification. In assisted living or basic care facilities, hold Medication Assistant I certification; in skilled nursing facilities, hold Medication Assistant II certification.
  • In South Dakota, successfully complete and maintain state-approved Certified Medication Aide certification with the State Board of Nursing.
  • At all Good Samaritan Society locations, hold the state-required certified or trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA); CNA certification is assumed to be required before attaining TMA/CMA certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.
  • Deliver age-appropriate care related to residents' physical and psychological needs according to their plans of care.
  • Assist with basic health care needs and daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, providing psychosocial support, and other personal care.
  • Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
  • Complete food preparation and dining tasks and create a positive dining experience; assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
  • Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice defined by state regulations.
  • Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and diet.
  • Communicate changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
  • Collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
  • Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep living areas clean and operational.
  • Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage residents to participate.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience.

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1894

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