Evening Medication Aide: Compassionate Resident Care

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation's largest rural health system, seeks dedicated caregivers at Good Samaritan Westview Acres to provide medication administration and daily living support in a caring, safe and efficient manner.

The role involves assisting with self-administration of medications, helping residents with bathing, dressing, mobility, vital signs and maintaining cleanliness, while following state guidelines and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health, the nation's largest rural health system, seeks dedicated caregivers at Good Samaritan Westview Acres to provide medication administration and daily living support in a caring, safe and efficient manner.

The role involves assisting with self-administration of medications, helping residents with bathing, dressing, mobility, vital signs and maintaining cleanliness, while following state guidelines and safety procedures.