AL Resident Assistant Medication Aide - PRN / Casual

Good Samaritan; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Albert Lea, MN is seeking a compassionate nursing professional for a PRN role providing care and daily living assistance to residents, including medication administration and health monitoring. You will support residents with bathing, dressing, transfers, and vital signs, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and proper meal service.

This role requires completing medication administration training per state guidelines; a pre-employment drug screen and background check are

Qualifications

• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.
• Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties, as assigned.
• Assists residents with self-administration of medications and may administer medications with proper training.
• Assists residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, repositioning, and walking.
• Obtains vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status.
• Maintains cleanliness of residents' rooms, bathrooms, work areas and public areas; handles meals and laundry.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Mn Albert Lea Hidden Ck

Location: Albert Lea, MN

Address: 75303 240th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

Job Summary

Provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties, as assigned, in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards and procedures. Assists residents with self-administration of medications. May administer medications with proper training. Assists residents in maintaining proper and clean appearance. Assists residents with bathing and maintaining cleanliness of all body areas. Helps residents with toileting needs. Helps residents with dressing and undressing and maintaining proper clothing. Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking. Obtain vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status. Adheres to OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections by following aseptic cleaning techniques, including those that apply to blood borne pathogens. Demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical use, and follows SDS guidelines for any exposure. Assists with preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals and snacks to residents following orders, standards and regulations. Folds, hangs and distributes clean linens and personal clothing. Prepares and launders soiled linen / clothing. Cleans residents' rooms and bathrooms, work areas and other public areas. Takes part in community involvement in location and works with volunteers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.
• If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.
• 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 [e-mail].
• 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-0270120

Job Function: Nursing

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