Medication Assistant - CMA - Local Traveler

$38,480 - $58,240/Yr

Good Samaritan Society - Wamego, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Wamego, KS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Good Samaritan Society is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join their team as a local traveler. This role involves providing care across multiple locations within a 150-mile radius, ensuring quality support for residents' physical and psychological needs. The position offers competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and flexibility without a contract requirement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents as per the plan of care.
• Assist with daily living activities including bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing.
• Obtain and record vital signs and provide psycho-social support to assigned residents.
• Assist residents in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and document outcomes related to resident care.
• Communicate changes in condition and medication follow-up to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas for residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in wellness and recreational programs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Completion of yearly department-specific competency testing and maintenance of continuing education credits.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance may be required depending on location.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required in North Dakota and Iowa, with maintenance of certification.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course after obtaining CNA certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Additional certifications related to medication administration.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package