Resident Medication Assistant - Orchard Hills - Full Time Overnights

sanford; Dell Rapids (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Scholarships and Sponsorships

Continuing Education

Referral Bonuses

Early access to pay

Verizon/AT&T Discounts

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sanford provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties, in a caring, safe and efficient manner, and is responsible to perform according to location standards and procedures.

Provides care including medication administration, assisting residents with daily living activities, bathing, mobility, and maintaining a clean environment.

Qualifications

• 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 with bathing and maintaining cleanliness of all body areas.
• Helps residents with toileting needs.
• Helps residents with dressing and undressing and maintaining proper clothing.
• Obtains vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.50 - $26.75

$2,500 bonus (eligible employees)

Union Position

No

Department Details

• Medication Assistant training and certification is provided!
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Verizon and AT&T Discounts
• Hotel Discounts
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Early access to pay

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 prior to hire.

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

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