Resident Assistant II (RA), Medication Aide (MA) | Assisted Living

Avera St. Luke's; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Mother Joseph Manor is seeking a Resident Assistant to support residents with daily living, medication assistance, and basic care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with responsibilities covering meals, hygiene, and safety in a compassionate setting.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely reporting of changes, and adherence to care plans. Education includes a high school diploma and medication aide credentials as applicable.

Qualifications

• Assists residents with daily living activities including meals, bathing, and mobility.
• Administers medications according to policy and procedure, if trained.
• Documents vital information, reports changes to nursing staff with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with meals, medications, hygiene, and housekeeping.
• Records clinical data such as temperature and pulse with accuracy.
• Gathers meal counts, logs requests, and supports activity programs.
• Prepares rooms for admission, transfer, or discharge while keeping areas clean.

Skills

Resident care

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Medication Aide Certification or CNA license

Job description

Location: Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $19.75 - $27.50

Position Highlights Schedule: Varied: As Needed You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview The Resident Assistant is accountable for assisting with personal care to residents in accordance with their care plan. Follows proper procedure in performing medication administration according to policy and procedure. Performs scheduled activity. Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

• Assists the resident with all facets of daily living including meals, medications, bathing, housekeeping and laundry.
• Gathers information, including: Lunch count (report count to kitchen, logging maintenance requests, any meal substitutions, absent/present report & guest meals.
• Administers resident medications according to policy and procedure. If Med Aide trained.
• Reports any changes observed in residents’ condition or behavior, including but not limited unusual incidents, vital signs outside of established parameters, weight gain/loss, and charts incomplete assignments and/or refused care to Nurse to ensure continuity of resident care.
• With accuracy and detail, records and charts clinical data such as temperature, pulse, respiration and similar resident information Answers call lights, anticipates resident needs, and completes frequent rounding.
• Prepares residents’ rooms and their belongings for admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Follows proper procedures for linen changes, soiled laundry, cleaning of furniture, equipment, and utensils.
• Follows proper procedure for reporting equipment that is in need of repair.
• Assists residents to activities, assist with or direct activities.
• Keeps work environment clean and tidy, including resident rooms, kitchen, utility rooms, staff lounge, refrigerators and storage areas.
• Replenish supplies in each area as needed; gloves, soap, paper towels and kitchen supplies.
• Prepares dining room for meals. Is familiar with the diet extensions when preparing special diets. Courteously serves meals with attention to eye appeal, sanitation, and temperature. Follows sanitary food handler techniques. Reports poor quality or unsafe food so it is not served.

Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: High School or GED Equivalent if a Medication Aide Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days or Medication Aide - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days Less than 1 year Experience in a people related business. Food service experience helpful.

Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.