Resident Assistant - PT Straight Nights - Taylor Falls

Sanford; Taylors Falls (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota seeks a Long Term Care Resident Assistant, Medication Aide (RAMA) to support residents with medications and daily living activities in a caring, safe environment. Night shifts, 8-hour blocks, with a 24-hour weekly schedule are available.

The role requires completion of state medication training and ongoing competency, with adherence to location procedures and safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site position within a leading rural health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.
• If working at a facility with patient lifts, must meet minimum state age requirement.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines prior to hire.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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.
• Dresses residents and maintains proper clothing.
• Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking.
• Obtains vital signs accurately and reports health status changes.
• Adheres to OSHA/CDC guidelines to minimize infections and follows aseptic techniques.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

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 - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Compensation: Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Union Position: No

Summary

The Long Term Care (LTC) Resident Assistant, Medication Aide (RAMA) 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.

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 prior to hire.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.