Resident Assistant, Medication Aide, Assisted Living (Straight Weekends) part time

sanford; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a part-time caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities, medication administration, and health monitoring in an on-site setting. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to guidelines, and compassionate care during evening shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities include assisting with self-administration of medications, taking vital signs, maintaining hygiene, and supporting residents with mobility and daily tasks, under supervision and according

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 prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Infection control

Patient hygiene and grooming

Mobility assistance

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.

• Work Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
• Compensation: Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50
• Union Position: No

This is for 24 hours a pay period. The schedule is every other weekend from 2:30-10:45 and every other Friday with the same hours. Nice weekend and evening differential pay!

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.

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 prior to hire.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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