Resident Assistant, Medication Aide, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan Society; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Boise, ID is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to provide resident care in a not-for-profit, faith-based setting. The role includes medication administration, daily living support, vital signs, and help with mobility, dressing and grooming.

You will follow safety standards and facility procedures to ensure quality, respectful care for residents. Shifts are PRN with flexible scheduling, offering meaningful work in a community that honors seniors.

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.
• Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer; accommodations available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties.
• Assists residents with self-administration of medications and with bathing and maintaining cleanliness.
• Helps residents with dressing, transferring, mobility and toileting needs.
• Obtains vital signs accurately and reports health status changes.
• Follows OSHA and CDC guidelines and SDS for chemical handling and infection control.

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 ID Idaho
Location: Boise, ID
Address: 129 E 50th St, Boise, ID 83714, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

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 standard 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.

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-0271269
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No