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

Sanford Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a caregiver to provide compassionate assistance to residents in a supportive environment. Duties include medication administration, personal care, and maintaining a clean living space. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and a passion for helping others, promoting a nurturing atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required based on state regulations.
• Must complete medication administration training as per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and services to residents, including medication administration.
• Assists with personal hygiene, transfers, and mobility.
• Prepares and serves meals, maintains cleanliness of living areas.

Skills

Medication administration

Assistance with daily living activities

Vital signs monitoring

Aseptic cleaning techniques

Community involvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24 Salary Range: 16.00 - 25.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Small homelike environment, great team!

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.

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.

Sanford 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].