Resident Assistant Med Aide - Full Time Days - Prairie Creek

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Direct access to earnings daily

Shift differential

Flexible scheduling options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Memory Care Aide to provide medication administration, daily living support, and mobility assistance in a dedicated Memory Care Unit.

You will assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal services while monitoring residents and reporting changes to the nursing team. A valid SD Med Aide license is required at hire, with a 36-hour weekly schedule and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must complete and maintain medication administration training per state guidelines.
• Active SD Med Aide license required at time of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with self-administration of medications and may administer medications with proper training.
• Assists residents with bathing, dressing and maintaining cleanliness.
• Helps residents with toileting, transfers, and mobility.
• Takes vital signs and reports health status changes.
• Maintains hygiene, cleans rooms and public areas, and follows safety protocols.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan is proud to be one of the largest non‑profit providers of senior services in the US.

Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Work Shift

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Starting Rate: $17.50 - $25.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Full Time 12-Hr Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm within our Memory Care Unit.

Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Active SD Med Aide license required at time of hire.

Some of the benefits to working at Good Samaritan Society are:

• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Shift Differential
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance - Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program

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.