Resident Assistant Med Aide - Full Time Days - Prairie Creek

Facility: GSS SD SXF Prairie Ck | Location: Sioux Falls, SD | Address: 4400 W Creekside Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA

About the role

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.
• 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.

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.
• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.
• Active SD UMA license required at time of hire.

Schedule

• Full time, 36 hours per week
• 12-hour day shifts: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Pay

Salary range: $17.50 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Shift differential
• Flexible scheduling options
• Fun, family-oriented work environment
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Compassionate leave
• Education assistance
• Scholarships and sponsorships
• Continuing education
• Years of service recognition program