Medication Aide - Evenings and Nights

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Huron

Huron, SD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assisted Living, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare Administration, Infection Control, Leadership, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, OSHA, Prescription Drugs, Registered Nurse (RN), State Laws and Regulations, Team Building
LOCATION
Huron, SD
POSTED
22 days ago

Peaceful Pines Senior Livingis committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion. Peaceful Pines Senior Living provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.We strive to create a family of employees who feel valued and supported in an environment that inspires excellence and fulfilment. Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care units inSouth Dakota.

As a Medication Aide at our facility, you will be responsible forassisting residents with daily living tasks including eating, getting out of bed,and getting bathed and dressed. The ideal candidate understands that each resident has a unique story to learn from, and that theyrequire patience, kindness, and empathy. If you have a big heart, an upbeat attitude, and an awesome work ethic, we welcome you to apply!

Shifts: Evening

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

  • Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations.
  • Ensure the well-being and protection of every resident through the delivery of high-quality care.
  • Promote and support a positive work environment focused on team building and collaboration.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
  • Assist residents by providing snacks and supplements, encouraging water intake, and assisting with feeding as trained and as needed.
  • Answer pendant system/call lights promptly to determineand assist withresidents' needs.
  • Coordinates with nursing staff to assist with resident care and medications.
  • Document the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, and activity and dietary services.
  • Communicates changing health conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns/responses to the nursing leadership team.
  • Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to resident's safety and comfort consistent with Peaceful Pines Senior Living
  • Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Adhere to OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection-control techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Licensed in the state of South Dakota as anMedication Aide.
    • On-the-job training provided if you are not currently licensed.
  • A dependableteam player looking to promote themselves and the people around them.
  • A passion for working with seniors and/or caring for others.

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call the Director of Human Resources at 1-605-736-1974 or email

hrdept@hmecompanies.net

 

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Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Huron