Position: Part-Time Medication Aid (Evenings)
Countryside Living | Independent & Assisted Living Community is seeking an independent, self-motivated medication aid to provide effective and efficient care including housekeeping, laundry, shower/dressing assistance and administer medications to residents.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medications in a correct and timely manner
- Other essential functions of position:
- Light housekeeping
- Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation.
- Preparing dining rooms and tables.
- Document and report to nurse any changes in resident behavior, weight, blood pressure, medication errors, and any other pertinent information regarding resident.
- SD Medication aide credentials preferred but will train right candidate
- Highschool diploma required
Job Type: Part-time
Shift Hours: 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Wage Range: $19-23 per hour
Applicants may be subject to full background check and drug screening prior to hiring.
Full Job Description:
- Provide emergency care to residents when necessary.
- Requisition adequate medications and supplies to administer medications in a timely manner.
- Document and report to nurse any changes in resident behavior, weight, blood pressure, medication errors, and any other pertinent information regarding resident.
- Administer medications in a correct and timely manner.
- Complete all documentation related to resident's medication administration.
- Document any adverse effects of drug therapy and report to nurse immediately.
- Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action immediately.
- Identify resident problems and emergency situations.
- Follow facility Residents' Rights policies and procedures.
- Participate in facility educational program.
- Respond to residents' call for assistance promptly.
- Verify accuracy of narcotic count, check emergency supplies and exchange keys.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
- Work cooperatively with other staff in facility.
- Be responsible for the safety of residents.
- Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and present a professional appropriate appearance.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Perform all duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, and timely manner.
- Observe infection control procedures.
- Assume accountability for data contained in the employees' handbook.
- Observe all facility policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.
- Other essential functions of position:
- Light housekeeping.
- Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation.
- Preparing dining rooms and tables.
Call us at 605-996-1991 to set up an interview! Applications can be found by visiting our website https://countryside-living.com/careers/.
