Medication Aide | AESS Temp Staffing | PRN

Avera; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Education & Staffing is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medical Aide for PRN, rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends in Yankton, SD. The role requires a CNA license and Medication Aide license, with at least 6 months licensed experience.

Under supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist residents with daily living, monitor vital signs, document care, restock supplies and support families, while upholding privacy and safety standards in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Active CNA license in the state of practice within 120 days.
• Active Medication Aide license in the state of practice within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.
• Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff; assists with bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, feeding, and mobility.
• Measures and records vital signs and documents information.
• Assists with medication administration under supervision of a licensed nurse; notes reasons medications are not administered and reports to charge nurse.
• Maintains restocked supplies and a clean, safe, and orderly unit; supports families and residents.
• Complies with resident rights, confidentiality, and privacy; reports any abuse or misappropriation.
• Follows infection control, safety policies and procedures; participates in emergency/disaster plans.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board

Medication Aide - Licensing Board

Job description

Location:

Avera Education & Staffing

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$20.75 - $27.50

Position Highlights

CNA & Med Aide licensure required

6 months of licensed experience required

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for preparing, administering and documenting medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Provides age appropriate personal care to residents and maintains a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

What you will do

• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.

• Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.

• Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.

• Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.

• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.

• Participates in providing emotional and spiritual support for families.

• Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.

• Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.

• Prepares, administers and documents medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Documents reasons prescibed medication are not administered and reports this to the charge nurse.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days and

• Medication Aide - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Experience in Long Term Care, housekeeping, dietary, laundry or activities.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.