Compassionate Resident Care & Medication Assistant

sanford; Canby (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a patient care assistant to provide daily living support, medication assistance, and safe, compassionate care to residents.

You will help with bathing, dressing, mobility, vital signs, meal service and cleanliness, following location procedures and OSHA/CDC guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required, with state-specific medication training mandated.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Daily living support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a patient care assistant to provide daily living support, medication assistance, and safe, compassionate care to residents.

You will help with bathing, dressing, mobility, vital signs, meal service and cleanliness, following location procedures and OSHA/CDC guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required, with state-specific medication training mandated.