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Sanford Health Resident Medication Aide - Vermillion Care Center - PRN in Vermillion, South Dakota
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Facility: Vermillion Dakota Gardens
Location: Vermillion, SD
Address: Dakota Garden Apartments, 126 S Plum St, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50
Department Details
Come join our team at this apartment assisted living facility conveniently attached to the hospital, clinic, and nursing home!
-Medication Aide training and certification is provided!
-No experience required!
-Opportunity to work with the Geriatric population and support their health care and daily living needs.
-This position will work the evening shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
-Night and weekend differentials available!
-Flexible scheduling
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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0183885
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No