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Monument Health Sturgis Hospital
Medication Aide | Senior Care
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$36,476 / year median in South Dakota
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Sturgis, SD USA Department MHSC-ST Long Term Care-Skilled Nursing Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Starting Pay Rate Range $18.99- $21.
Job Description Essential Functions:
Assists and supervises residents with administration of medications per Physician Orders and follows proper protocols for administering medication. Assists residents with personal cares in accordance with the resident plan of care and as delegated by theRN/LPN/RCM/DRS.
Including, bathing, oral cares, feeding, toileting and repositioning/transferring as well as other duties as needed. Collects specimens, vital signs, assesses level of functioning, and reports/documents accordingly, as well as reporting to the nurse in charge in a timely fashion Records the administration of medications in the MAR. Performs a variety of cleaning duties to ensure a set standard of cleanliness in the facility, as evidenced by good appearance of area upon check ups, positive feedback from staff using the areas cleaned, and minimal negative feedback. Prepares and serves food according to daily needs with minimal waste. All other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements Required:
Positions atMH Assisted Living Require:
Education- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Certification
- Unlicensed Medication Aide (UMA)
- South Dakota Board of Nursing Work Experience
- 1+ years of Related Experience Positions at
MH Long Term/Senior Care Require:
Education- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Certification
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
- South Dakota Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- South Dakota Board of Nursing; Work Experience
- 1+ years of
Related Experience Preferred:
Education- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in
General Studies Scheduling Requirements:
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.Physical Requirements:
Very Heavy work- exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance