Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PT Rotating Weekends - Jackson Pines

Sanford Health

12d•$16 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Assisted Living Resident Assistant, Medication Aide (RAMA) provides medication-related assistance, healthcare services, help with activities of daily living, and other assigned duties in a caring, safe, and efficient manner while following location standards and procedures. The position is at Jackson Pines, a 38-bed senior assisted living facility. Scheduled hours are 8 per week, with shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., every other Saturday and Sunday. The role includes assisting residents with self-administration of medications and, after appropriate training, administering medications. It also includes assisting residents with personal care, mobility, meals, laundry, and cleaning, while observing and reporting changes in resident health status and following safety and infection-control practices.

Requirements

Complete and maintain the assigned medication administration training program and competencies in accordance with state guidelines.
Meet the minimum state age requirement if working at a facility that uses a lift to move residents.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with self-administration of medications and administer medications when properly trained.
Help residents maintain a clean and proper appearance, including bathing and personal hygiene.
Assist residents with toileting, dressing, and undressing.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking.
Obtain vital signs accurately and report changes in residents’ health status.
Follow OSHA and CDC infection-control guidance and aseptic cleaning techniques, including precautions for bloodborne pathogens.
Use chemicals safely and follow SDS guidelines in the event of exposure.
Assist with preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals and snacks in accordance with orders, standards, and regulations.
Fold, hang, and distribute clean linens and personal clothing; prepare and launder soiled linens and clothing.
Clean residents’ rooms and bathrooms, work areas, and other public areas.
Participate in community involvement at the location and work with volunteers.