Medication Aide & Resident Care Associate (Day Shift)

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

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a care assistant to provide medication administration support and daily living assistance to residents, in a caring, safe setting aligned with location standards and procedures.

The role involves assisting with self-administration of medications, maintaining cleanliness, helping with bathing, toileting, transfers, and basic health monitoring under proper training and guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a care assistant to provide medication administration support and daily living assistance to residents, in a caring, safe setting aligned with location standards and procedures.

The role involves assisting with self-administration of medications, maintaining cleanliness, helping with bathing, toileting, transfers, and basic health monitoring under proper training and guidelines.