Resident Assistant, Medication Aide QMAP, Assisted Living/PRN
Sanford Health
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.
Job description
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.
Job Description
- 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.
- Must be QMAP certified.
Requirements
- Must be QMAP certified
- Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state
- Must meet the minimum state age requirement if working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents
Benefits
- Night shift differentials
- Weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Daily access to earnings
- Robust benefits package
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.