Compassionate Medication Aide & Resident Care

Good Samaritan; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Waconia, MN is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to provide medication administration support, daily living assistance and health-related services to residents in a Christian, not-for-profit setting.

You will follow location standards, assist with bathing, dressing, transfers, vital signs, meals and housekeeping, work part-time day shifts, and collaborate with volunteers while upholding safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Samaritan in Waconia, MN is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to provide medication administration support, daily living assistance and health-related services to residents in a Christian, not-for-profit setting.

You will follow location standards, assist with bathing, dressing, transfers, vital signs, meals and housekeeping, work part-time day shifts, and collaborate with volunteers while upholding safety guidelines.