Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - Full Time Evenings

Good Samaritan; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Earned wage access

Benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Westview Acres in Waconia, MN is seeking compassionate nursing staff to provide medication administration and daily living assistance in a supportive Christian environment.

This full-time evening-shift role offers 40 hours per week, a wage range of $16.00–$25.50 per hour, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Generous shift differentials and a robust benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide care including medication administration and ADLs.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers and mobility.
• Monitor health status, obtain vital signs, and report changes.
• Follow infection control guidelines (OSHA/CDC) and safety procedures.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Activities of daily living

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 MN Waconia Westview Acres

Location: Waconia, MN

Address: 433 W 5th St, Waconia, MN 55387, USA

Shift: Evening

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

Pay Info: $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Good Samaritan Westview Acres, 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
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

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-0277092

Job Function: Nursing

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