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CNA & Med Aide Position at Avera Education & StaffingBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.Accountable for preparing, administering and documenting medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Provides age appropriate personal care to residents and maintains a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.What You Will Do:Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.Participates in providing emotional and spiritual support for families.Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.Prepares, administers and documents medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Documents reasons prescibed medication are not administered and reports this to the charge nurse.Essential Qualifications:High School or GED EquivalentCertified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days andMedication Aide - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 DaysAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to
Worksite address
sioux falls, SD, 57101, US
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