Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - Westview Acres - PRN

sanford; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking staff to provide care and services to residents, including medication administration, daily living assistance, and health monitoring with emphasis on safety and cleanliness. You will follow location standards and procedures to ensure compassionate care.

Responsibilities include assisting with medications, maintaining appearance and hygiene, helping with mobility, and adhering to infection control guidelines as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred based on state requirements.
• Must complete medication administration training per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with self-administration of medications as directed.
• May administer medications with proper training.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and maintain cleanliness.
• Support hygiene, bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Monitor resident health and report changes in condition.
• Follow OSHA/CDC guidelines to minimize infections.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Safety protocols

Resident care

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

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

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.

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