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Medication AideHighlights of your role:The trained medication aide administers and documents inhalers, eye drops, ear drops, oral, rectal, and topical medications as ordered under the supervision and guidelines of the charge nurse. The trained medication aide assists in meeting the resident's physical, mental, spiritual, psychosocial, and social needs under the supervision, guidance, and instruction of the supervisor in charge.We invite you to join our team as we continue our commitment to caring for generations.Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patients' healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We've fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life-changing career within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third-largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually seeking motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.Job Details:Location: Greenbush Shift: day or evening Job Schedule: prn Hours: prn FTE: .8 current CNA Weekends: yes Holidays: yes Pay Rate: $21.00-$27.00It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and on several factors, including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.What you'll get to do in this role:Administers medications, provides treatments, and documents under the supervision of the charge nurse.Promoting residents' well-being and satisfaction by supporting resident-centered care and participating in the interdisciplinary team as it establishes and implements the residents' plan of care with the resident/resident representative.Participates in a quality work team by promoting teamwork to provide resident-centered care, engaging in team problem-solving, and achieving team/individual successes. Including participating in supportive orientation and training of new staff.Maintaining a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards and utilizing appropriate techniques in sanitation, infection control, hazardous waste management, fire safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency care.Maintaining a "home" in the physical environment, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, enhancing household relationships through shared activities of living, promoting compassionate service among the team by offering emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to all residents, and evaluating and addressing the household's successes and needs.Dementia Sensitivity: able to demonstrate and nurture care practices for persons with dementia that meet their needs while promoting individualized, person-centered care and a sense of well-being.You're an excellent fit if you have:must meet regulatory requirements for a certified nursing assistant in the State of Minnesota3 or more years of on-the-job experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility is preferredTraining and experience in geriatric nursing is preferredactive on the Minnesota State Nurse Aide Registrysuccessful completion of the trained medication aide certificationstrong communication & interpersonal relationship skillscommitment to providing quality person-centered caregood critical thinking skillsBenefits statement:LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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greenbush, MN, 56726, US
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