Resident Medication Assistant - Orchard Hills - PRN

Sanford Health • Dell Rapids, SD

103d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Resident Medication Assistant at Orchard Hills 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. This role is responsible for performing according to location standards and procedures. The position involves assisting residents with self-administration of medications, maintaining their cleanliness, and helping with various personal care tasks.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.
• 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.
• Helps 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.
• Obtains vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status.
• Adheres to OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections by following aseptic cleaning techniques.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED