Night Medication Assistant - Compassionate Resident Care

sanford; Dell Rapids (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Night Shift Caregiver who provides medication administration, daily living assistance, and general nursing support to residents, following location standards and procedures to deliver safe, compassionate care.

You will take vital signs, assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and housekeeping tasks, participate in community activities, and support infection control by following SDS guidelines and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.
• If working at a facility with patient lifts, must meet minimum state age requirement.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines prior to hire.

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 report 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

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Night Shift Caregiver who provides medication administration, daily living assistance, and general nursing support to residents, following location standards and procedures to deliver safe, compassionate care.

You will take vital signs, assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and housekeeping tasks, participate in community activities, and support infection control by following SDS guidelines and safety protocols.