Resident Medication Aide - Orchard Hills - Part Time Evenings

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Facility: Dell Rapids Orchard Hills

Location: Dell Rapids, SD

Address: 200 W 10th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, USA

Shift: Evening

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 28.00

Salary Range: $17.50 - $26.75

Pay Info: $2,000 bonus (eligible employees)

Department Details

This position will work three shifts weekly, shift times are 2 P - 10:30 P, must be available to work every other weekend and holiday.

- Must be 18+ and have high school diploma or equivalent

- Medication Aide training and certification is provided!

- Salary Increases

- Referral Bonuses

- Advancement Opportunities

- Education Assistance

- Scholarships and Sponsorships

- Continuing Education

- Years of Service Recognition Program

- Verizon and AT&T Discounts

- Hotel Discounts

- Competitive Compensation

- Generous Shift Differentials

- Early access to pay

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.