Resident Assistant Medication Aide - Assisted Living

Sanford Health • New Hope, MN

1d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Resident Assistant Medication Aide provides care and services to assisted living residents, including medication assistance, healthcare services, activities of daily living support, and other assigned duties. The role is responsible for working in a caring, safe, and efficient manner and following location standards and procedures. Duties include supporting residents with medication self-administration, personal care, mobility, meals, laundry, and maintaining clean resident and communal areas. The position is scheduled for day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., including every other Saturday and Sunday. Weekday orientation and training are required, and additional open shifts may be picked up as scheduling allows.

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; medication administration may be performed with proper training.
• Assist residents with maintaining proper and clean appearance, bathing, and personal cleanliness.
• Help residents with toileting, dressing, and undressing.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking.
• Obtain vital signs accurately and report changes in resident health status.
• Follow OSHA and CDC guidelines and aseptic cleaning techniques to minimize infections, including precautions for bloodborne pathogens.
• Use chemicals safely and follow SDS guidelines in the event of exposure.
• Help prepare and serve 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.

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying according to full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED