About this opportunity
Avera lists this Resident Aide II (RA), Medication Aide (MA) | Assisted Living opportunity in aberdeen, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Aberdeen, SD
nPart time
nR-
nLocation:
nAvera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community
nWorker Type:
nRegular
nWork Shift:
nDay Shift (United States of America)
nPay Range:
nThe pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
n$19.75 - $27.50
nPosition Highlights
nYou Belong at Avera
nBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
nA Brief Overview
nThe Resident Assistant is accountable for assisting with personal care to residents in accordance with their care plan. Follows proper procedure in performing medication administration according to policy and procedure. Performs scheduled activity. Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.
nWhat you will do
nnnAssists the resident with all facets of daily living including meals, medications, bathing, housekeeping and laundry.
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nnGathers information, including: Lunch count (report count to kitchen, logging maintenance requests, any meal substitutions, absent/present report & guest meals.
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nnAdministers resident medications according to policy and procedure. If Med Aide trained.
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nnReports any changes observed in residents' condition or behavior, including but not limited unusual incidents, vital signs outside of established parameters, weight gain/loss, and charts incomplete assignments and/or refused care to Nurse to ensure continuity of resident care.
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nnWith accuracy and detail, records and charts clinical data such as temperature, pulse, respiration and similar resident information
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nnAnswers call lights, anticipates resident needs, and completes frequent rounding. Prepares residents' rooms and their belongings for admission, transfer, and discharge.
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nnFollows proper procedures for linen changes, soiled laundry, cleaning of furniture, equipment, and utensils. Follows proper procedure for reporting equipment that is in need of repair.
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nnAssists residents to activities, assist with or direct activities.
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nnKeeps work environment clean and tidy, including resident rooms, kitchen, utility rooms, staff lounge, refrigerators and storage areas. Replenish supplies in each area as needed; gloves, soap, paper towels and kitchen supplies.
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nnPrepares dining room for meals. Is familiar with the diet extensions when preparing special diets. Courteously serves meals with attention to eye appeal, sanitation, and temperature. Follows sanitary food handler techniques. Reports poor quality or unsafe food so it is not served.
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n nEssential Qualifications
nThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
nRequired Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
nnnHigh School or GED Equivalent if a Medication Aide
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nnCertified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days or
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nnMedication Aide - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
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nnLess than 1 year Experience in a people related business. Food service experience helpful.
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n nExpectations and Standards
nnnCommitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
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nnPromote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
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nnUphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
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nnMaintain confidentiality.
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nnWork effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
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nnComply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
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n nAvera 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 .
nAt Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
nThe policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .
nAdditional Notices:
nFor TTY, dial 711
nAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Worksite address
aberdeen, SD, 57401, US
Who can apply
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