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70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation's largest rural health system, is seeking staff for Good Samaritan locations to provide resident care including medication administration, ADLs, and basic health services.

You will follow location standards, assist with bathing, dressing, transfers, meals, and housekeeping while maintaining safety, infection control, and compliance with SDS/OSHA guidelines. High school diploma and medication administration training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred, depending on state.
• Must complete and maintain medication administration training per state guidelines.
• GED may be required based on working state.
• If using lift equipment, must meet minimum state age requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with self-administration of medications.
• May administer medications with proper training.
• Assists residents with bathing and maintaining cleanliness.
• Helps residents with toileting needs and dressing.
• Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking.
• Obtains vital signs and reports health changes.
• Follows OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections.
• Assists with preparing and serving meals and snacks.
• Cleans residents' rooms, bathrooms and work areas.
• Participates in community involvement and volunteers.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

GED may be required based on state

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.25 - $26.75

Union Position

No

Summary

Provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance, and other duties, as assigned, in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards and procedures.

Job Description

• 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.

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.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.

EEO/AA Employer

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.