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Assistant Resident Care Aide - CNA/QMA/MAGhent, MN $28,099 - $39,099 a yearJob Type: Full TimeJob Summary: Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Qualified Medical Assistants (QMA), or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) seeking supplemental income are encouraged to apply for this Resident Assistant role at a county-operated residence home. This position offers PRN scheduling with no guaranteed hours, typically averaging 8-16 hours biweekly, with additional opportunities to cover sick or vacation shifts across all three shifts.Purpose of Position: The role involves performing limited nursing, environmental, and nutritional tasks to support and maintain the health and well-being of residents in a community home located in the Midwest region of the United States.Essential Functions:Administer and document medication reminders and treatments as prescribed by physicians.Assist residents with special needs and measure vital signs as required.Order medications under the direction of the Care Team Coordinator.Prepare monthly summaries and maintain necessary resident charting.Conduct periodic resident checks and transport residents to medical appointments.Maintain clean living areas and collaborate with staff to provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks.Education & Qualification Requirements:Preferred certification as a Qualified Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or equivalent experience.Ability to maintain accurate routine records and files related to residents' health needs.Competence in administering medications and simple medical procedures such as taking blood pressure and temperature.Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication.Ability to read and interpret menus and food preparation instructions.Work involves routine record keeping requiring high accuracy. Medication administration is closely monitored, with strict adherence to physician instructions. Supervisory oversight and cross-checking with physicians or pharmacists ensure safety. Errors could have significant adverse effects on residents.Collaborate with supervisors, department associates, residents, physicians, and pharmacists to provide comprehensive care and meet residents' needs.Work is performed in a home nursing environment with direct physical contact with residents during nursing duties. Some exposure to dirt and grease occurs during environmental and nutritional tasks.Work Shift: 4th Shift, scheduled weekly hours vary.
Worksite address
ghent, MN, 56239, US
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