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