Medication Aide - Nursing Home - Avera : Job Details

Join 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, various shifts to fit your lifestyle 2304084and opportunities for career growth.Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Medication Aide (LTC)!Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital Avera Ranked 1st in Nation for Long-Term Care Resident ExperienceJob Highlights:

• Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further theireducation in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Job Duties:

• Verify identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Present medication to resident and observe ingestion or other application or administer medication.
• Take vital signs or observe resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepare report or notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Document any reasons prescribed drugs are not administered and report to charge nurse.
• Give direct resident care, such as assisting with bathing, dressing, and assisting in examinations and treatments.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training program, with subsequent passing grade on skills testing and manual testing to qualify for certification.
• CPR preferred, not required.
• Certified through State of South Dakota for Nurse Assistant and complete U.A.P. training.

Work Schedule

• Evening shifts; 32 hours every 2 weeks
  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Every other weekend and holiday

PayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience.

• $19.00 - $25.25 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?