Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PT - Evenings

Sanford Health•Algona, IA

4d•$16 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a part-time evening shift position with scheduled weekly hours of 20. The role is in a small assisted living facility where tenants are wonderful and the team is great. The job is very rewarding. The evening shift is from 1:30pm to 9:30pm, working every Wednesday, every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and every other Holiday.

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

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.
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.