Trained Medication Aide (On-call)

Job Posting: Trained Medication Aide (TMA)
Location: Plymouth, MN (Onsite)
Job Type: On-call, Non-Exempt
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Director of Nursing

Job Summary
The Trained Medication Aide (TMA) administers medications and performs delegated nursing-related tasks in accordance with Minnesota regulations, facility policies, and under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff. The TMA supports safe, quality resident care by assisting with medication administration, monitoring resident conditions, documenting services provided, and reporting observations to licensed nurses.
This position also assists with resident care activities, promotes resident dignity and independence, and contributes to a safe and supportive environment that reflects the organization's mission, values, and commitment to person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Minnesota-approved Nursing Assistant training program.
• Current status in good standing on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Successful completion of a Minnesota-approved Trained Medication Aide (TMA) training program and competency requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with residents, visitors, and team members.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately document information related to resident care and medication administration.
• Successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and applicable exclusion checks.

Essential Functions
Medication Administration

• Administer medications and treatments delegated to a TMA in accordance with Minnesota regulations, facility policies, physician orders, and nursing direction.
• Administer regularly scheduled medications authorized within the TMA scope of practice.
• Assist with the administration of PRN medications as permitted by facility policy and nursing authorization.
• Observe residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and changes in condition, and promptly report concerns to the licensed nurse.
• Perform medication-related tasks, including obtaining vital signs and preparing medications for administration, as directed.
• Accurately document medication administration and related observations in the electronic health record.
• Verify medication records and follow established medication administration procedures.

Resident Care

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, transfers, and dining assistance.
• Support resident independence and resident-directed care whenever possible.
• Assist with restorative nursing activities and programs as assigned.
• Observe, document, and report changes in residents' physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, or skin condition.
• Report complaints of pain, mobility changes, swallowing concerns, or other notable changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Respond promptly and professionally to resident requests and call lights.

Documentation and Communication

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in accordance with facility requirements.
• Communicate effectively with nurses and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident care needs and observations.
• Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and safety concerns promptly and according to policy.

Compliance and Safety

• Follow infection prevention and control practices, including Standard Precautions.
• Comply with all safety policies, OSHA standards, and facility procedures.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and safeguard protected health information.
• Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, or other concerns as required by law and facility policy.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, safety initiatives, and quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned as directed.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.  Frequently pushes or pulls residents 300-600 feet with weight resistance equivalent to 35 pounds. 
• Frequently twists, stoops, bends, squats, kneels.  Occasionally lifts and carries equipment and supplies weighting up-to 35 pounds. 
• Frequently reaches above or at shoulder level. 
• Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hours and schedule.

•  Must be able to clearly communicate in English orally and in writing with residents and staff. 
• Must be able to read small print in typed and written material. 
• Possesses necessary skills to continuously comprehend and communicate with residents, co-workers, and to respond to emergency alarms.

• Identifies residents, call lights, unusual occurrences on unit
• Concentrates with frequent interruptions and remembers multiple messages, information and task assignments to perform a variety of tasks during an eight hour or longer periods of time.
• Employees are expected to perform the essential functions of the position safely and efficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws, facility policies, and resident care requirements.

Compensation:
Pay range is between $23.65-26.49 per hour based on experience.

About Mission Nursing Home (MNH)
Opened in 1964 as the only skilled-care facility in Minnesota exclusively for men, Mission Nursing Home provides care for up to 70 residents who experience a variety of physical and behavioral health issues. We provide a home that reaffirms the dignity and self-worth of men, who experience physical or behavioral health challenges, through compassionate, supportive and rehabilitative care.

Mission Nursing Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

Mission Nursing Home participates in E-Verify.