Medication Technician
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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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 Robbinsdale
Location: Robbinsdale, MN
Address: 3815 W Broadway Ave, Robbinsdale, MN 55422, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 24. 00
Starting Rate: $17.22 for TMA / $15.97 for CNA
Pay Info: Additional pay with experience
Department Details
Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community provides
post-acute rehabilitation services in both our young adult and
geriatric communities following a hospitalization or serious
illness, we also provide care for Memory, Behavioral, and
Huntingtins.
Specialty Care Community has been recognized as a recipient of the
Silver Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving
the lives of residents through quality care from the American
Health Care Association.
Our 3 floors are separated into 2 self-contained wings each that
house 15 residents all with private rooms that include
wheelchair/lift accessible shower and toilet, dining area, and
nurses station
Please take a minute to view this video about our facility;
This role will see you working from 6:30am to 3:00pm with every
other weekend/holiday rotations
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.
If needed, may aid providers and nursing staff members with
procedures. 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.
North Dakota and 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.
South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA certification must be
maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
Benefits
The 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, sick leave and paid time off. To
review your benefit eligibility, visit .
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-###-#### or send an email to
...@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-0096210
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Associated topics: advanced practice registered nurse, arnp, arnp
c, bsn, clinical, clinical nurse, family, fnp, ob, practice
Keywords: Good Samaritan Society, Minneapolis , Medication Technician, Professions , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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