What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Assistant Job Opportunity position at Good Samaritan Society?
**Company Overview:**
The Good Samaritan Society is a non-profit organization committed to delivering high-quality care and services to seniors in a Christian environment.
**Job Title:** Medication Assistant
**Job Summary:**
We seek a qualified and compassionate Medication Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in long-term care and be certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents
- Deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of residents as per plan of care
- Assist residents with basic health care needs, including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care
- May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate
- Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary
- Communicate changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns/responses to the charge nurse
**Requirements:**
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
- Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits for each year
- Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing
- Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course, and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry
- North Dakota: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification 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, and a generous time off package
**Work Environment:**
We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and compassion. If you are a dedicated and caring professional looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
