Resident Medication Assistant - Orchard Hills - Part Time Overnights

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

Job summary

Sanford Health in Dell Rapids, SD, is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to provide medication administration, daily living assistance, and health monitoring in a resident-centered setting.

You will assist with meals, linen services, and cleaning, while adhering to safety and infection control protocols. Relevant state training for med administration is required to hire and maintain competencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on state
• Must complete and maintain medication administration training per state guidelines

Responsibilities

• Provide medication administration and healthcare services in a caring, safe manner
• Assist residents with activities of daily living
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers and mobility
• Obtain vital signs and report health changes
• Follow OSHA/CDC guidelines and SDS procedures for chemical use and exposure control

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

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: Part time
Weekly Hours: 8.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $26.75

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-0275637
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No