Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medication Aide - FT Evenings
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Superior
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Create Your Career With Us!Join our not-for-profit
organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and
services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service
in a Christian environment. Facility: GSS NE Superior Ctr Location:
Superior, NE Address: 1710 Idaho St, Superior, NE 68978, USA Shift:
8 Hours - Evening Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.
00 Starting Rate: CMADepartment DetailsCompetitive
CompensationDirect access to your earnings dailyFlexible Scheduling
Options AvailableFun, Family Oriented Work EnvironmentExcellent
Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceGenerous Shift
DifferentialsHealth Savings AccountCompany Matched 401(k)
Retirement PlanSalary IncreasesReferral BonusesAdvancement
OpportunitiesPaid Time OffCompassionate LeaveEducation
AssistanceScholarships and SponsorshipsContinuing EducationYears of
Service Recognition ProgramVerizon and AT DiscountsHotel
DiscountsJob SummaryThe 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. 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.QualificationsHigh 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.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.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.BenefitsThe Good
Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for
qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on
eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental
insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement
plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package
to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about
Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .The Good
Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you
are an individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call
1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .The
Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An
accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment
background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number:
R-0127424 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
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