Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - Part Time- Evenings

sanford; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota invites applications for a care associate position to assist residents with medications administration, daily living activities and overall well‑being in a compassionate, safe environment.

Evening shifts, 20 hours weekly, with a $2,500 sign‑on bonus and the opportunity to contribute to a rural health system serving America's heartland while following OSHA/CDC guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must complete and maintain medication administration training per state guidelines.
• Experience in a residential care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with self-administration of medications.
• May administer medications with proper training.
• Assists residents with bathing and maintaining cleanliness.
• Helps residents with toileting needs.
• Transfers, repositioning and walking assistance.
• Takes vital signs and reports health status changes.
• Cleans rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Folds, launders linens and distributes clothing.
• Assists with meals and snacks to residents.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Resident care

Infection control

Mobility assistance

Meal service

Laundry & linens

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Compensation:

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Union Position: No

Department Details

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].