Medication Aide | AESS Temp Staffing | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 28,585 - 37,884; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) for a PRN position in Yankton, SD. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities, administering medications under supervision, and ensuring a safe and clean environment.

Candidates must possess active CNA and Medication Aide licenses, along with a commitment to Avera’s mission and values. Offering a pay range of $20.75 to $27.50 depending on experience and shift requirements.

Qualifications

• CNA & Med Aide licensure required.
• 6 months licensed experience preferred.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to residents with daily living activities.
• Document vital signs and care provided.
• Comply with established policies and procedures.

Skills

CNA licensure

Medication administration

Patient care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license

Medication Aide license

Job description

Location

Avera Education & Staffing

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Rotating days, evenings, nights, and weekends (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.75 – $27.50 (actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

CNA & Med Aide licensure required; 6 months licensed experience required.

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

• Provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform routine and non-routine duties directed by nursing staff, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers, repositioning, toileting, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging/assisting with feeding, answering call lights, maintaining a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation, and orienting residents to the facility.
• Take blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and weight; document concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
• Assist residents in performing specific medical care activities per policy and procedure to support the patient’s plan of care, including restorative exercises and specimen collection; assess and document completed care and provide feedback to nursing staff regarding status, pain management, and other concerns.
• Assist with restocking supplies and maintaining an appropriate work environment, including cleaning procedures.
• Participate in providing emotional and spiritual support to families.
• Comply with resident rights, including confidentiality and privacy; report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of property.
• Follow established policies related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, and hazardous and chemical communication program, maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Prepare, administer, and document medication administration in accordance with policy under the supervision of a licensed nurse; document reasons for non-administration of prescribed medication and report to charge nurse.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including visual acuity, effective communication, hearing, understanding, and distinguishing speech and sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, as long as 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) – active license in the state of practice within 120 days
• Medication Aide – active license in the state of practice within 120 days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Less than 1 year of experience in Long Term Care, housekeeping, dietary, laundry, or activities

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
• Promotion of Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
• Upholding Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working effectively in a team environment and coordinating workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment
• Complying with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, the Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as 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 any other category protected by law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to help with your online application, please call 1‑605‑504‑4444 or email [e-mail].