Resident Assistant Med Aide - Full Time Days - Prairie Creek

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Direct access to your earnings daily

Shift Differential

Flexible Scheduling Options Available

Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment

Excellent Health, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account

Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Salary Increases

Referral Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Compassionate Leave

Education Assistance - Scholarships

Continuing Education

Years of Service Recognition Program

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a qualified Nursing professional for a 12-hour day shift in the Memory Care Unit. The role involves medication administration, daily living assistance, and ensuring resident comfort in a compassionate, safe environment.

Requires active SD Med Aide license at hire, with full-time status and a 36-hour work week. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. Competitive compensation with daily access to earnings.

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.
• Active SD Med Aide license required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and services such as medication administration and daily living assistance.
• Assists residents with bathing, dressing and mobility; helps with transfers and walking.
• Obtains vital signs and reports health status changes to supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in resident rooms and common areas.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Resident care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: Gss Sd Sxf Prairie Ck
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 4400 W Creekside Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Starting Rate: $17.50 - $25.50

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.

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.

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

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0274683
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No