Resident Medication Aide: Compassionate Meds & Daily Care

3M HEALTHCARE; Dell Rapids (SD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

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. You will provide direct patient care, assist with medications, daily living activities, and essential duties across various locations.

As part of a compassionate team, you will follow facility standards, maintain safety and infection control, and support residents with daily tasks, meals, and comfort

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtains vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status.
• Demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical use, and follows SDS guidelines for any exposure.
• Prepares and serves 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.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Mobility assistance

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. You will provide direct patient care, assist with medications, daily living activities, and essential duties across various locations.

As part of a compassionate team, you will follow facility standards, maintain safety and infection control, and support residents with daily tasks, meals, and comfort