Certified Med Aide & Resident Care Specialist

Ridgecrest Village; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, IA is seeking staff to assist residents with daily personal care and activities of daily living, while encouraging self-care. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with medications within scope, and performing prescribed treatments.

Daily tasks also cover light housekeeping, meal preparation, and help with dining and tray service to rooms as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified medication aide and eligible to work within scope of job.
• Proficiency in wound care, orthopedic brace application, blood sugar checks, catheter and ostomy maintenance, enema and rectal suppositories per RN instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal care as requested in Ridgecrest Village policies.
• Assist with activities of daily living and encourage self-care.
• Check temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Monitor and assist with medications within scope of authority.
• Perform resident treatments as prescribed and within scope.
• Provide light housekeeping and meal preparation assistance.
• Assist with dining and tray service to rooms.

Skills

Personal care

Education

Certified medication aide

Job description

Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, IA is seeking staff to assist residents with daily personal care and activities of daily living, while encouraging self-care. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with medications within scope, and performing prescribed treatments.

Daily tasks also cover light housekeeping, meal preparation, and help with dining and tray service to rooms as needed.