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Good Samaritan

Resident Assistant, Medication Aide

Good Samaritan, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102

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Overview Facility:

Watertown Harmony Hill Location:

Watertown, SD Address:

2533 Prairie Park Trail Se Watertown, South Dakota Shift:

Evening Job Schedule:

Part time Weekly Hours:

20.00 Starting Rate:

$16.00 - $25.00

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.

Responsibilities

Provide 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.

Assist residents with self-administration of medications and administer medications with proper training when applicable.

Assist residents in maintaining proper appearance and cleanliness of body areas; assist with bathing and toileting needs; assist with dressing and undressing and maintaining proper clothing.

Assist residents in transferring, repositioning and walking; obtain vital signs accurately and report changes in resident health status.

Adhere to OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections by following aseptic cleaning techniques, including those that apply to blood-borne pathogens; demonstrate safe and proper techniques for chemical use and follow SDS guidelines for any exposure.

Assist with preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals and snacks to residents following orders, standards and regulations.

Fold, hang and distribute clean linens and personal clothing; prepare and launder soiled linen/clothing; clean residents' rooms and bathrooms, work areas and other public areas.

Take part in community involvement in the location and work with volunteers.

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