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Good Samaritan lists this Resident Assistant, Medication Aide - PT Rotating Weekend Nights - Jackson Pines opportunity in jackson, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Assisted Living Resident Assistant, Medication Aide (RAMA)Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.At Jackson Pines, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!Our Jackson location is set atop a ridge of rolling hills with a panoramic view of the Des Moines River Valley.What's in it for you:Generous night and weekend shift differentialsAdvancement opportunitiesVarious education assistance programsContinuing educationDirect access to your earnings dailyRobust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)Shift Details10:00 pm – 6:30 amEvery other Friday and Saturday nightJob SummaryThe assisted living Resident Assistant, Medication Aide (RAMA) 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. 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.QualificationsHigh 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.BenefitsGood Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 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 Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R- Job Function: Nursing Featured: No
Worksite address
jackson, MN, 56143, US
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