Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PT - Evenings

Good Samaritan; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Algona is seeking a part-time caregiver to provide resident care, medication administration, daily living assistance, and related duties in a compassionate, Christian environment. Shifts are 1:30pm to 9:30pm, 8 hours, with a total of 20 hours per week.

You will assist with meals, personal care, mobility, laundry, and maintaining clean rooms, while following safety guidelines and location procedures. High school diploma preferred; state training may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Working state may require diploma depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance, and other duties as assigned.
• Assists residents with self-administration of medications and with bathing and maintaining cleanliness.
• Helps residents with dressing, toileting, transferring, positioning, and mobility; records vital signs and reports health changes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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 Algona Huskamp

Location: Algona, IA

Address: 300 W Riverview Dr, Algona, IA 50511, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 20.00

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Algona Senior Living is a small Assisted Living facility.

What’s In It For You

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• 1:30pm to 9:30pm
• Scheduled every Wednesday and every other Saturday & Sunday (holiday rotation included)

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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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-0272448

Job Function: Nursing

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