Resident Assistant II (RA), Medication Aide (MA) | Assisted Living

Avera Health • Aberdeen, SD

135d • $18 - $26

About The Position

The Resident Assistant is accountable for assisting with personal care to residents in accordance with their care plan. Follows proper procedure in performing medication administration according to policy and procedure. Performs scheduled activity. Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

Requirements

• High School or GED Equivalent if a Medication Aide.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days or Medication Aide - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days.
• Less than 1 year Experience in a people related business.
• Food service experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident with all facets of daily living including meals, medications, bathing, housekeeping and laundry.
• Gathers information, including: Lunch count (report count to kitchen, logging maintenance requests, any meal substitutions, absent/present report & guest meals.
• Administers resident medications according to policy and procedure. If Med Aide trained.
• Reports any changes observed in residents’ condition or behavior, including but not limited unusual incidents, vital signs outside of established parameters, weight gain/loss, and charts incomplete assignments and/or refused care to Nurse to ensure continuity of resident care.
• With accuracy and detail, records and charts clinical data such as temperature, pulse, respiration and similar resident information.
• Answers call lights, anticipates resident needs, and completes frequent rounding.
• Prepares residents’ rooms and their belongings for admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Follows proper procedures for linen changes, soiled laundry, cleaning of furniture, equipment, and utensils.
• Follows proper procedure for reporting equipment that is in need of repair.
• Assists residents to activities, assist with or direct activities.
• Keeps work environment clean and tidy, including resident rooms, kitchen, utility rooms, staff lounge, refrigerators and storage areas.
• Replenish supplies in each area as needed; gloves, soap, paper towels and kitchen supplies.
• Prepares dining room for meals.
• Is familiar with the diet extensions when preparing special diets.
• Courteously serves meals with attention to eye appeal, sanitation, and temperature.
• Follows sanitary food handler techniques.
• Reports poor quality or unsafe food so it is not served.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED