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Resident Assistant, Medication Aide, Long Term Care (LTC) (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Fort Collins, CO, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Sanford Health is seeking a caregiver to provide essential services such as medication administration and assistance with daily living activities.
  • The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for candidates who have completed a medication administration training program.
  • This role involves working night shifts and may require assisting residents with personal hygiene and mobility.
  • Compensation details are not specified, but the position is not unionized and operates on a PRN basis.
  • Candidates must adhere to health and safety guidelines and may need to meet specific state age requirements if working in facilities utilizing lifts.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.





Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0



Compensation:







Union Position:

No



Department Details

PRN

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.

Job Description

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.

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 prior to hire.

Sanford 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.




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