What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trained Medication Assistants - Part-Time and OnCall position at Good Samaritan Society?
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Location: Edgebrook Care Center
Address: 505 Trosky Rd W, Edgerton, MN 56128-9790 USA
Employment Type: Part-Time
Shift: Evening
Job Responsibilities
This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.
Provides the right medication to the right person at the right time in the right dose and by the right route ensuring all changes in medication are responded to in a timely manner. Stores medications correctly, cleans and locks med cart or other storage system. Follows location policy for missed medications, accidentally dropped or spit out by the resident, and medication errors. Follows procedures for documentation, including narcotics sign out. Follows up with observation and documentation of resident response to medication received.
Qualifications
Completion and certification in an accredited nursing assistant training program and state approved trained medication aide course as required by state in which location is located – this may require a high school diploma or a GED – refer to state regulations. Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.
Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.
NEW STARTING WAGE OF $21/HR!! Trained Medication Assistants will primarily work the evening TMA shift of 430-830pm. Shift differential of $1 more per hour after 6pm. On Call employees commit to working a minimum of 4 shifts per month or commit to a weekend rotation and earn PTO benefits!
The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. The variety of benefits include health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more! To review all of the great benefits and benefit eligibility, visit https//www.good-sam.com/jobs/benefits
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit https//www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action
Division: NURSING SERVICES
Req ID: req54666
Salary : $21
