Resident Assistant, Medication Aide, Part - time - Evening and Nights

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Mountain Lake (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential for nights/weekends

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society in Mountain Lake, MN is seeking a part-time caregiver to support residents with medication administration, daily living activities, and health monitoring in a compassionate, resident-centered setting. This role involves assisting with bathing, dressing, repositioning, and mobility, under trained supervision.

The position offers varied shifts, daily earnings access, and comprehensive benefits for part-time staff, including health insurance options,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with self-administration of medications.
• May administer medications with proper training.
• Assists residents with bathing, dressing and maintaining cleanliness.
• Helps residents with toileting needs and mobility.
• Takes vital signs and reports health status changes.
• Follows aseptic techniques and SDS guidelines.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Infection control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift & Compensation

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16 Compensation: Salary Range: $16.50 - $25.50 Union Position: No Department Details

About The Facility

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

The Good Samaritan Society in Mountain Lake, MN is a facility with a big heart! Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. We are a family. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

Benefits

• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Shift Differential for nights and weekends
• Holiday Pay
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Paid Time Off
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance – Part time differs
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program

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.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Employer Profile

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.