Resident Assistant, Medication Aide, LTC - PRN

Good Samaritan; Battle Lake (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Earned wage access

Benefits for full- and part-time

PRN

Every other weekend/holiday rotation

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a PRN Nursing Assistant for the Battle Lake, MN area. The role involves medication administration, daily living assistance, and health monitoring in a caring, Christian environment.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with ADLs, obtaining vital signs, and following safety guidelines to minimize infections. This position emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to location standards.

Qualifications

• Administer medications and monitor residents' health status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and maintaining cleanliness.
• Follow safety, OSHA/CDC guidelines and SDS for exposures.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services as assigned, in a caring, safe and efficient manner.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Obtain vital signs and report health status changes to the team.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Infection control

Patient care

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 Battle Lake Ctr

Location: Battle Lake, MN

Address: 105 Glenhaven Dr, Battle Lake, MN 56515, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

Department Details: Join Good Samaritan Battle Lake, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services.

Assisted Living (Lakeview): 40 licensed beds

What We Offer

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement and career growth opportunities
• Education assistance and continuing education programs
• Daily access to earned wages
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible full- and part-time employees
• PRN
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

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. 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-0272641

Job Function: Nursing

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