Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PRN

Sanford; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford is seeking a bedside caregiver to provide care and services in a nursing or assisted living setting in Ottumwa, IA. The role includes medication administration, daily living assistance, and adherence to location standards.

You will participate in maintaining residents’ health and well-being, take vital signs, assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, and meals, while following safety guidelines and SDS procedures. This full or part-time role supports resident comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED may be required depending on the state.
• Must complete and maintain medication administration training per state guidelines.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with self-administration of medications.
• May administer medications with proper training.
• Assist residents in maintaining proper appearance and cleanliness.
• Help residents with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Support toileting needs and dressing.
• Assist with transferring, repositioning and walking.
• Take and report vital signs and changes in health status.
• Follow OSHA/CDC guidelines and aseptic techniques.
• Use safe chemical handling; follow SDS guidelines.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks following orders and regulations.
• Handle linens and laundry; clean residents' rooms and bathrooms.
• Participate in community involvement and work with volunteers.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

Union Position

No

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.
• Help 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.

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