Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PRN

Good Samaritan; Ottumwa (IA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Good Samaritan in Ottumwa, IA is seeking a PRN Nursing services aide to provide care, medication administration, and daily living assistance to residents at the GSS IA Ottumwa Timber Ldg facility in Ottumwa, Iowa.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor and report health status, and ensure safe, clean environments per location standards. This role requires adherence to infection control and safety guidelines.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; state requirements may vary.
• If a facility lift is used, must meet minimum state age requirements.
• Must complete and maintain medication administration training per state guidelines.
• Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer; accommodations available for disabilities.
• Drug-free workplace; pre-employment background screening and drug test may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care and services including medication administration and daily living assistance.
• Obtain vital signs and report health status changes.
• Assist with meals, linens, laundry and room cleanliness.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and follow SDS for exposures.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, transferring and walking.

Conocimientos

Medication administration

Patient care

Educación

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Descripción del empleo

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 IA Ottumwa Timber Ldg

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Address: 2 Oak Ridge Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

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-0279769

Job Function: Nursing

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