Medication Aide & Resident Care Specialist

Sanford; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend diffs

Advancement

Education assistance

Continuing education

Daily pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health’s Lodge of New Hope is seeking dedicated staff to provide medication administration, daily living assistance, and compassionate care in an assisted living setting. Shifts are days, 8-hour blocks, with a schedule that includes every other Saturday and Sunday.

You will assist residents with self-administration of meds, hygiene, mobility, meals, and daily activities while following state guidelines and facility procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.

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

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health’s Lodge of New Hope is seeking dedicated staff to provide medication administration, daily living assistance, and compassionate care in an assisted living setting. Shifts are days, 8-hour blocks, with a schedule that includes every other Saturday and Sunday.

You will assist residents with self-administration of meds, hygiene, mobility, meals, and daily activities while following state guidelines and facility procedures.