Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) - PT Evening
Company: Good Samaritan
Location: Wentworth
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: 8 Hours -
Evening Shifts Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 16.00 Salary
Range: $19.50 - $28.00 Pay Info: $2,500 Sign on Bonus! Department
Details Apply today to join our amazing nursing team in Canistota
Must currently have CNA and CMA certification. $2.50/hr location
premium $2,500 Sign on Bonus This is a part time CMA opening. *
Evening Shift: 2pm to 10:30pm * Every other weekend/holiday
required. * Additional night differential after 6pm. * 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-0236565 Job Function:
Nursing Featured: No
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