Lead Resident Assistant - Bethany - FT - Day Shifts

About the role

Provides daily direction to Resident Assistant, Medication Aides and other assigned areas ensuring all department standards and goals are met. Responsible for mentorship and training of new hire Resident Assistants, Medication Aides.

Responsibilities

• Carries out 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.
• Assists residents with self-administration of medications.
• Aids residents in maintaining proper and clean appearance.
• Aids residents with bathing and maintaining cleanliness of all body areas.
• Aids residents with toileting needs.
• Aids residents with dressing and undressing and maintaining proper clothing.
• Aids residents in transferring, repositioning and walking.
• Obtains 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.
• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Communicates the importance of customer needs and expectations by committing to resolve them.
• Delivers helpful peer feedback that focuses on process improvement, not the person.
• Mentors others to support them in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Assists manager in development and delivery of orientation and training for new hires.
• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
• Promotes a team culture that balances individual initiative and team collaboration and sharing of successes.
• Supports manager with other duties, as assigned, i.e. scheduling.

Requirements

• 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.
• 2-3 years experience as a Resident Assistant Medication Aide.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.

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.
• 2-3 years experience as a Resident Assistant Medication Aide.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and policies.
• Knowledge of medication administration and safety protocols.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Good Samaritan 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.

Pay

$23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Schedule

Full time, 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Benefits

Includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Contact Information

For more information about this position, please contact talent@sanfordhealth.org. For questions regarding the application process, please call 1-877-673-0854.