RAMA - Full Time Evenings - Assisted Living

sanford; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is hiring for a Full Time Evening RAMA - Resident Assistant Medication Aid. The role supports residents with medication administration, daily living activities, and essential health services in a patient-centered environment.

The position offers evening shifts, 32 hours per week, with compensation starting at $16/hour and increasing with experience. Compliance with state medication guidelines and safety protocols is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or may be required depending on state.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with self-administration of medications.
• May administer medications with proper training.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing and daily living activities.
• Take vital signs and report health changes to supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents' rooms and shared spaces.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication administration training

Job description

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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Compensation:

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join our team as a Full Time Evening RAMA - Resident Assistant Medication Aid!

$16/hour or more, depending on experience

32 hours per week

Evenings

Schedules

• Week 1 - Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 2 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

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 with 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.