Resident Assistant Medication Aide - Assisted Living - PRN
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a PRN Resident Assistant Medication Aide at The Lodge of New Hope, an assisted living community. The role provides medication assistance, personal care, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance, and other assigned duties in a caring, safe, and efficient manner while following location standards and procedures. The position has varied shifts and requires weekday orientation and training. To maintain PRN status, employees must work at least three shifts per month from September through May and five shifts per month from June through August, including at least one weekend shift monthly and one holiday shift per year.
Requirements
- Complete and maintain the assigned medication administration training program and competencies in accordance with state guidelines.
- If working at a facility that uses a lift to move residents, meet the minimum age requirement set by the state.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with self-administration of medications and, with proper training, administer medications.
- Help residents maintain a proper, clean appearance, including bathing and personal cleanliness.
- 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 guidelines and aseptic cleaning techniques, including those 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 public areas.
- Participate in community involvement at the location and work with volunteers.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Various education assistance programs.
- Continuing education.
- Direct access to earnings daily.
- Robust benefits package; benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status.
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