Resident Assistant Medication Aide - PRN - LTC
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Join our team as a PRN RAMA! - $16+ per hour depending on experience - choose shifts that work for you! 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
