For all Good Samaritan Society Locations: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA).
Medication Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living
South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
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.
A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
It is assumed that one must have their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attaining their TMA/CMA.
Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
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.
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.
Maintains all department specific required certifications.
An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.