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Senior Living Medication Aide - Nights

Employer
The Good Samaritan Society
Location
Mountain Lake, Minnesota
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare

Job Details

Location: Good Samaritan Society Mountain Lake

Address: 745 Basinger Memorial Dr, Mountain Lake, MN 56159-9499 USA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Job Summary

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Sign On Bonus available
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This full time position is benefits eligible.

Job Responsibilities

This position 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 the following according to location standards and procedures
  • Provides the right medication to the right person at the right time in the right dose and by the right route ensuring all changes in medication are responded to in a timely manner. Stores medications correctly, cleans and locks med cart or other storage system. Follows location policy for missed medications, accidentally dropped or spit out by the resident, and medication errors. Follows procedures for documentation, including narcotics sign out.
  • Provides care and services according to resident service plan. Obtain vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status. Assists residents with dressing and maintaining proper clothing. Assists residents in maintaining proper and clean appearance, to include bathing, oral hygiene, trimming nails, and shaving unwanted hair. Assist with application and care of hearing aids, eyeglasses, and prostheses if appropriate and applicable.
  • Promotes highest level of resident mobility. Assures residents have access to their assistive devices to support mobility.
  • Assists as necessary with housekeeping, laundry and dining duties.
  • Provides assistance with recreational programs and encouraging residents to participate.
  • 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.

Qualifications
  • Prior work experience may not be required to be hired into this job - we will train you!
  • A high school diploma or GED is required for administration of medication in some states- refer to state regulations.
  • Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities.

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more! To review all of the great benefits and benefit eligibility, visit https//www.good-sam.com/jobs/benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit https//www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action

Division: UNIVERSAL WORKER

Req ID: req50151

Company

The Good Samaritan Society is among America’s largest faith-based, not-for-profit organizations, providing housing and services to seniors and others in need. With nearly 100 years of putting people first, the Society offers an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives using the best practices in modern healthcare. Ultimately, we aim to transform the aging experience in America. And now, partnering with Sanford Health, we are closer to our goal by providing more resources for each individual.

Throughout our organization, we aim to fulfill the most basic of human needs: to feel loved, valued and at peace. Here, you will be part of a family, offering love and compassion to residents, clients and colleagues as part of a dedicated and diverse care team. 

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