Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Day
Company: Good Samaritan
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: November 2, 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 SD Canistota Ctr Location: Canistota, SD
Address: 700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, USA Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $19.50 -
$28.00 Pay Info: $5,000 Sign on Bonus! Department Details Apply
today to join our amazing nursing team in Canistota Must currently
have CNA and CMA certifications. $2.50/hr location premium $5,000
Sign on Bonus This is a full time Certified Medication Assistant
opening. * Day Shift: 6am to 2:30pm * Every other weekend/holiday
required. * Additional weekend differential. Good Samaritan Society
– Canistota is 55 bed facility, provides rehabilitation and senior
living. They are conveniently located about 30 minutes from Sioux
Falls. 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 and Sanford nursing facilities: Must have
the state required certified/trained medication aide certification
(CMA or TMA). Active certified nursing assistant registration in
state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is
required. 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-0236564 Job Function: Nursing Featured:
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