Resident Medication Aide - Dakota Gardens - PRN

sanford; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Vermillion, SD seeks a compassionate caregiver to provide medication administration support, daily living assistance, and safe, high-quality care to residents. You will assist with self-administration of medications, support hygiene, mobility, meals, and laundry while maintaining a clean, safe environment per facility procedures.

Responsibilities include vital signs, infection control following OSHA/CDC guidelines, and collaboration with licensed staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with self-administration of medications and may administer medications with proper training.
• Assists residents in bathing and maintaining cleanliness of all body areas; helps with dressing, toileting and transfers.
• Obtains vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status; adheres to OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections.
• Cleans residents' rooms and bathrooms, folds and distributes linens, and participates in community involvement in location.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $16.50 - $25.50

Union Position

No

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].