CMAII – Full Time Days – LTC Position Available In Niagara, New York

Job Description:

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization thathas provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors witha commitment to quality care and service in a Christianenvironment.

Facility:

GSS ND Larimore Ctr Location:

Larimore, NDAddress:

501 E Front St, Larimore, ND 58251,

USA Shift:

12 Hours•

Day Shifts Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

36.00

SalaryRange:

$22.00

• $28.00 Department Details Join our team as a CMAII! Wage starting at $22 depending on experience.
• CMA II licenserequired at time of hire
• 7am•7:30pm Job Summary The MedicationAssistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centerednursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residentsunder the supervision of a charge nurse.

Knowledge of and deliversage-appropriate care related to the physical and psychologicalneeds of the resident per plan of care. Provides assistance withbasic health care needs including daily living activities that mayinclude, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming,dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, andproviding psycho-social support and other personal care to assignedresident. May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning,and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques andequipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises.

Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, whilecreating a positive dining experience for the resident. May assistresidents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements asappropriate. Administers prescribed medications as delegated by alicensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined bystate regulations. Documents the outcomes related to resident care,medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.

Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up and carerelated concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collectsnon-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provideshousekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keepingliving areas clean and operational. Provides assistance anddocumentation with wellness and recreational programs andencourages residents to participate. Qualifications High schoolgraduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but notrequired. Minimum age of 18 preferred. Prior clinical or nursingassistant experience preferred. Satisfactorily completes yearlydepartment specific competency testing and maintains a record ofcontinuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hourscontinuing education are required annually based on staterequirements. Maintains all department specific requiredcertifications. When applicable, may need a valid driver’s licenseand auto insurance.

North Dakota and Iowa:

Require CertifiedNursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board ofNursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Boardof Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved CertifiedMedication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification isobtained.

Minnesota:

Must have nursing assistant certification,have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with theMinnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of astate-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.

South Dakota:

Must successfully complete the state approved Certified MedicationAide (CMA) course. CMA certification must be maintained with theState Board of Nursing. For all

Good Samaritan Society Locations:

Must have the state required certified/trained medication aidecertification (CMA or TMA). It is assumed that one must have theircertified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attainingtheir TMA/CMA. Benefits The Good Samaritan offers an attractivebenefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include healthinsurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generoustime off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For moreinformation about Total Rewards, visithttps://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . The Good Samaritan is anEEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request an accommodation for help withyour online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send anemail to talent@sanfordhealth.org . The Good Samaritan has a DrugFree Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screenand pre-employment background screening as a condition ofemployment.

Req Number:

R-0188948

Job Function:

Nursing Featured:

No