RAMA - Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PRN

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Career advancement

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Daily earnings access

401K with employer match

Job summary

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide medication assistance, daily living support and resident care in a United States facility.

Evening shifts, competitive hourly pay and benefits such as night/weekend differentials, education assistance, and daily access to earnings are offered. You will help with bathing, dressing, transfers and monitor health while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with self-administration of medications.
• May administer medications with proper training.
• Assists residents with bathing and maintaining cleanliness of all body areas.
• Helps residents with toileting needs and dressing.
• 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 and follow aseptic techniques.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals and snacks following orders and regulations.
• Cleans residents' rooms and bathrooms, work areas and other public areas.
• Participates in community involvement in location and works with volunteers.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Resident care

Patient hygiene

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50 Union Position: No Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Good Samaritan our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What’s in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• 401K Retirement with employer match

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.

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].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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.