Medication Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Local Traveler

Good Samaritan; Kasper (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Medication Assistant (MA) to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse at Miller, SD.

You will support with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, and psychosocial care per the plan of care, and assist with transfers as needed. This PRN, on-site role offers varied shifts and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance per plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing.
• Record vital signs and monitor health status.
• Provide psycho-social support and help with transfers and mobility as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS SD Miller Prairie Ctr

Location: Miller, SD

Address: 421 E 4th St, Miller, SD 57362, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $18.50 - $28.00

Job Summary

The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate