Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - Full Time- Evenings

Good Samaritan; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Waconia, MN, seeks a dedicated caregiver to provide medication administration and daily living assistance in a residential setting.

The role involves assisting with baths, dressing, mobility, meal support, and maintaining residents’ comfort and safety, following facility standards and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on state.
• Must complete and maintain medication administration training per state guidelines.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication administration and healthcare services to residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, meals, and maintaining cleanliness and order in living areas.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50
Pay Info: $5,000 Sign on Bonus

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.