Medication Aide - Multiple Shifts

Peaceful Pines Senior Living; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior living facility in South Dakota is seeking a passionate Medication Aide for part-time shifts. You will assist residents with daily living tasks and medication administration, promoting their well-being and dignity. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, patient, and willing to work within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed in South Dakota as a Medication Aide.
• On-the-job training provided if currently unlicensed.
• Passionate about working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications per RN instructions.
• Ensure the well-being and protection of every resident.
• Document resident care and medication administration accurately.

Skills

Team player

Compassion

Education

Medication Aide License in South Dakota

Job description

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Peaceful Pines Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion. Peaceful Pines Senior Living provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. We strive to create a family of employees who feel valued and supported in an environment that inspires excellence and fulfilment. Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care units in South Dakota.

As a Medication Aide at our facility, you will be responsible for assisting Memory Care residents specifically with daily living tasks including eating, getting out of bed, and getting bathed and dressed. The ideal candidate understands that each resident has a unique story to learn from, and that they require patience, kindness, and empathy. If you have a big heart, an upbeat attitude, and an awesome work ethic, we welcome you to apply!

Duties And Responsibilities To Include

• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations.
• Ensure the well-being and protection of every resident through the delivery of high-quality care.
• Promote and support a positive work environment focused on team building and collaboration.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Assist residents by providing snacks and supplements, encouraging water intake, and assisting with feeding as trained and as needed.
• Answer pendant system/call lights promptly to determine and assist with residents' needs.
• Coordinates with nursing staff to assist with resident care and medications.
• Document the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, and activity and dietary services.
• Communicates changing health conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns/responses to the nursing leadership team.
• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to resident's safety and comfort consistent with Peaceful Pines Senior Living Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Adhere to OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection-control techniques.
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of South Dakota as a Medication Aide.
• On-the-job training provided if you are not currently licensed.
• A dependable team player looking to promote themselves and the people around them.
• A passion for working with seniors and/or caring for others.
  

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1-605-736-2732 or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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