Creighton, NebraskaBrookings, South DakotaSioux Falls, South DakotaYankton, South Dakota
Quick overview
The Medication Aide is responsible for preparing, administering, and documenting medication under the supervision of a licensed nurse, while also providing personal care to residents. They assist with daily living activities and maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and be a Certified Nurse Aide with an active license within 120 days. Experience in long-term care or related fields is preferred but not required.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationConfidentialityDocumentationMedication AdministrationSafety CompliancePatient CareEmotional SupportSupply ManagementInfection ControlVital Signs MonitoringPersonal CareResident RightsRestorative ExercisesAssistance with Daily LivingFeedback to Nursing Staff
Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $20.75 - $27.50 Position Highlights CNA & Med Aide licensure required 6 months of licensed experience required You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Accountable for preparing, administering and documenting medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Provides age appropriate personal care to residents and maintains a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment. What you will do Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living. Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety. Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms. Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures. Participates in providing emotional and spiritual support for families. Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property. Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff. Prepares, administers and documents medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Documents reasons prescibed medication are not administered and reports this to the charge nurse. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required
Education,
License/Certification, or
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Experience: High School or GED Equivalent Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days and Medication Aide - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120
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Education,
License/Certification, or
Work
Experience: Less than 1 year Experience in Long Term Care, housekeeping, dietary, laundry or activities. Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
