Medication Aide - Assisted Living - Avera Health : Job Details

Part TimeASL Assisted Living1002 N Jay StNursing SupportNight ShiftJoin the team at Avera!Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.Join Avera as a Medication Aide and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment.Position Highlights:* Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.* Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.Job Summary* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.* Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under the supervision of the Charge Nurse by performing the duties of medication aide.* Promotes and nurtures Mother Joseph Manor's philosophy of a resident centered care environment.* Will support the Presentation and Benedictine Sisters' philosophy, mission, objectives, and values of stewardship, hospitality, and compassion as they relate to the health care ministry.Education and/or Experience* Must be at least 18 years of age.* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Completion of nurse assistant training program, with subsequent passing grade on skills testing and manual testing to qualify for certification.* Previous experience in working with people and demonstrating respect to others.* One year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant required. Experience as a certified UAP accepted.Licensure/Certification/Registration* CPR preferred, not required.* Certified through State of South Dakota, for Nursing Assistant and completes U.A.P. training.Work Schedule* Night Shift, 6:00pm-9:00pm, every other weekend, every other holiday; 36 hours every 2 weeks* 11:00 pm - 7:30 am* Every 3rd weekend (12 hr shifts on weekend/Holidays)* Every 3rd holiday (12 hr shifts on weekend/Holidays)PayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.* $19.00 - $25.25What Makes Avera Special?