Resident Medication Assistant - Orchard Hills - Full Time Overnights

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Dell Rapids, SD is seeking a Medication Assistant to provide medication administration and essential nursing support. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, and vital signs, while ensuring safety and adherence to infection control guidelines.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and completion of medication administration training per state guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; some states may require GED.
• Must complete and maintain medication administration training per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication administration and healthcare services to residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and daily hygiene.
• Obtain vital signs and report health status changes to the nursing team.
• Assist with transfers, dressing, bathing and mobility as needed.
• Follow infection control practices and SDS guidelines for chemical use.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Dell Rapids Orchard Hills
Location: Dell Rapids, SD
Address: 200 W 10th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, USA
Shift: Night
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $26.75
Pay Info: $2,500 bonus (eligible employees)

Department Details

Position located in Dell Rapids, SD

• 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

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275636
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No