Resident Assistant, Medication Aide, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
Provides individualized, person-centered care in a participant’s home according to established care plans, physician orders, medication protocols, and clinical directives. The role supports activities of daily living, medication management, nutritional needs, mobility, health and safety monitoring, companionship, meaningful social engagement, and coordination with the interdisciplinary care team to promote each participant’s health, dignity, independence, and quality of life. Care and services are delivered in a caring, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with location standards and procedures. Prior CPR certification or Assistance with Medication certification is not required; Good Samaritan provides and pays for required training and certifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; a high school diploma or GED may be required depending on the working state.
- If working at a facility that uses a lift to move residents, meet the minimum age requirement for the state.
- Complete and maintain the assigned medication administration training program and competencies in accordance with state guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide medication administration and other healthcare services.
- Assist with activities of daily living, nutritional needs, and mobility.
- Monitor participants’ health and safety.
- Provide companionship and meaningful social engagement.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Perform assigned duties according to care plans, physician orders, medication protocols, clinical directives, and location standards and procedures.
Benefits
- Good Samaritan provides and pays for all required training and certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
