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

Good Samaritan Society; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit organization that has provided quality care and services to seniors. As part of the team, you'll assist residents with healthcare services, medication management, and daily living tasks in a caring environment. The position offers part-time hours with an appealing benefits package for employees.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• Must complete medication administration training program.
• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services such as medication administration and daily living assistance.
• Prepare and serve meals following standards and regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents' rooms and public areas.

Skills

Medication administration

Healthcare services

Daily living assistance

Aseptic cleaning techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 SD Rapid City Echo Ridge
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 821 Fox Run Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 24.00
Salary Range: 16.00 - 25.50

Department Details

Small homelike environment, great team!

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

The 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 .

The 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] .

The 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-0226211
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No