RAMA - Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PRN

Sanford Health•Saint James, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

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.
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 blood borne 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.