Resident Assistant Medication Aide - Assisted Living

Resident Assistant Medication Aide

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: GSS MN Howard Lake The Ldg Location: Howard Lake, MN Address: 445 1st St E, Howard Lake, MN 55349, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Seeking a PRN / casual status - Resident Assistant Medication Aide to fill in open shifts. Flexible scheduling! Pick up open shifts as it fits with your schedule. Additional $1.25/hr for all weekend hours. Additional $1.25/hr for hours worked between 6pm - 6am. The Lodge of Howard lake is a small 18 apartment assisted living facility located in the beautiful city of Howard Lake, MN. Our residents enjoy 24 hour staffing to help make their lives a little easier while maintaining a level of independence.

Job Summary

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 linen 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.

Qualifications

High 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.