Medication Aide (PRN) – Compassionate Resident Care

Caring Professionals, Inc.; Salem (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Professionals is seeking a compassionate PRN caregiver to support residents with medication administration and daily tasks at Leisure Living in Salem. The role involves answering calls, basic cleaning and food preparation, and assisting with ongoing care needs.

Ideal candidates will administer oral and topical medications, monitor vital signs, and promptly report any changes to the charge nurse. Training opportunities may be provided; a caring, trustworthy demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with administering oral and topical medications is preferred.
• Experience taking and recording vital signs or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication administrative support to residents.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Cleaning and food preparation.
• Administer oral medications and topical preparations.
• Take and record vital signs and report changes to charge nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Phone etiquette

Compassionate care

Job description

Caring Professionals is seeking a compassionate PRN caregiver to support residents with medication administration and daily tasks at Leisure Living in Salem. The role involves answering calls, basic cleaning and food preparation, and assisting with ongoing care needs.

Ideal candidates will administer oral and topical medications, monitor vital signs, and promptly report any changes to the charge nurse. Training opportunities may be provided; a caring, trustworthy demeanor is essential.