Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medication Aide - FT Evenings

Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Superior
Posted on: March 19, 2023

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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