Sanford Health·Estes Park, Colorado
Provide essential care and services to residents, including medication administration and assistance with activities of daily living. Maintain a safe and clean environment while monitoring and reporting changes in resident health status.
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.
12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$15.75 - $23.75
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.
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.
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.
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.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred or required depending on the state. Candidates must complete and maintain state-mandated medication administration training and competencies.
Market context
Resident assistant roles in Colorado are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in senior care and assisted living settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for dependable caregivers who can handle daily resident support, meet state age requirements for lift use when needed, and work varied shifts; benefits like health insurance, paid time off, shift differentials, dental coverage, and advancement opportunities may also factor into decisions. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for scheduling and facility-specific expectations before applying.