Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PRN/As needed

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.

Responsibilities

• Pick up hours for those who have prearranged time off or for those who have called off for their shift.
• Assists residents with self-administration of medications.
• Administers medications with proper training.
• 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.

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.

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.

Pay

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50 Pay Info: Extra pay for nights and weekends!

Schedule

Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies

Benefits

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Company Information

Good Samaritan 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Good Samaritan 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-0263372
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No