Good Samaritan ยท 2 months ago
Resident Assistant Med Aide - PRN/Casual - Assisted Living
Good Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. The Resident Assistant Med Aide provides essential care and services to residents, including medication administration and assistance with daily living activities, while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state
Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines
If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Work/life balance benefits
A generous time off package
Company
Good Samaritan
Good Sam is the only non-profit, community-based hospice serving the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley and Smith Mountain Lake area.