Lead Resident Assistant - Bethany - FT - Day Shifts

Sanford Health•Brainerd, MN

2d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

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

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.

Responsibilities

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 bloodborne 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.