Certified Medication Assistant - Local Traveler
Company: Good Samaritan
Location: Waconia
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Careers With Purpose 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 MN Waconia Ctr Location: Waconia, MN
Address: 333 W 5th St, Waconia, MN 55387, USA Shift: Varies Job
Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00
Department Details * Support multiple locations within 150 miles of
your permanent address * Mileage reimbursement * Additional $5 per
hour float premium * Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift
differential * Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift
differential; 6:00pm – 6:00am * Required to work at least 30 hours
per month * Required to work at least one weekend shift per month *
3-month previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6 months
preferred * No contract required * Active MN Certified Nursing
Assistant - CNA certification required Job Summary 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. 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.
Qualifications High 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. When applicable, may
need a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Iowa: 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. Minnesota: 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. North Dakota:
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. South Dakota: Must successfully complete
the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA
certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
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.
Benefits The Good Samaritan 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 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 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-0223834 Job Function:
Nursing Featured: No
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