Day Weekend Warrior UMA

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion. Our community offers a total of 60 independent living units, 29 assisted living units, and 32 memory care units located in the beautiful Black Hills.

We are looking for caregivers who are interested in growing with us, personally and professionally! No two days will look the same, as you navigate daily opportunities to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. As an Unlicensed Medication Aide at our facility, you will be responsible for assisting residents with daily living tasks, including eating and getting out of bed or getting bathed and dressed as well as passing medications per the medication administration record and all regulations. The ideal candidate understands that each resident has a unique story to learn from, requiring patience, kindness, and empathy. If you have a big heart, an upbeat attitude, and an awesome work ethic, we encourage you to apply!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensures the well-being and protection of every resident through the delivery of high-quality care.
• Promotes and supports a positive work environment focused on team building and collaboration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Assists residents with feeding and providing snacks; encourage water intake and supplements as appropriate.
• Answers pendant system/call lights promptly to determine and assist with residents' needs.
• Aids with daily living activities under appropriate certification that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, walking, transporting, recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal cares.
• Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations if an Unlicensed Medication Aide.
• Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration if applicable, behavior, activity, and diet.
• Communicates changing health conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns/responses to the nursing leadership team.
• Prepares dining room for meals, serves meals, and cleans up dining room after meals.
• Adheres to OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection control techniques.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed (or willing and able to obtain a license) in the state of South Dakota as a CNA and/or UMA.
  • Free on-the-job training is provided if you are not currently licensed but looking to grow!
• Dependability and a contagiously positive attitude.
• A team player looking to promote themselves and the people around them.
• A passion for working with seniors and/or caring for others.

BENEFITS:

• Management that cares about your personal and professional goals.
• Paid training and education assistance.
• A fun working environment.
• Freebies! (food, onsite laundry, frequent coffee runs, employee of the month gifts).
• PTO, Retirement Plan Matching Contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision. Supplemental Insurance. Payroll Advance Program.
• Growth opportunities.

COMPENSATION:

• Full-time day shift spot available. Twelve hour shifts Friday-Sunday for the weekend warrior premium but could work additional days if the applicant wanted to.
• Must work a minimum of 20 full weekends including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in a 6-month period (24 weekends) to be eligible for weekend differential wages (reviewed monthly).
• Must show up on time (no later than a half hour past the start of the shift) for each shift 90% of all scheduled or picked up shifts
• All wages are paid as a differential Friday at midnight thru Sunday at midnight. Base wage paid outside of these hours including for PTO and Educare.
• $4/hour weekend differential.
• $18.00-$22.00 depending on experience (includes shift differential in wage range)

  HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call the Director of Human Resources at 1-605-736-1974 or email hrdept@hmecompanies.net