Medication Aide

Job ID: 30125
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home
Location: Hot Springs
Salary: Starting pay will be $18.82 - $21.58, depending upon experience, nights preferred; plus $1.00 per hour shift pay for pm shift/$5.00 per hour shift pay for night shifts, plus $1.50 per hour weekend pay.
Pay Grade: GF
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/.

A Certified Homemaker (CMA) is an important and valuable member to the South Dakota Veterans Home by "taking care of America's heroes" by assisting with day-to-day resident care and engaging the residents in various household activities / events and passing medications.

This role performs basic resident care, administers oral medications, assists with day-to-day resident and household activities, and assists licensed health care personnel in the provision of routine medical care in a household-type environment at the South Dakota State Veterans Home. Physical activities may include, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more.

Licenses and Certifications:

This position requires CNA certification you must work as a CNA for 4-6 months prior to be considered for a Medication Aide position.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• arithmetic sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide;
• basic human hygiene requirements;
• resident safety procedures and practices;
• procedures for documenting resident care;
• basic computer operation and software use;
• protective health measures.

Ability to:

• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• administer prescription drugs and medications;
• count accurately and record numerical and alphabetical data;
• compare information and recognize discrepancies;
• observe, recognize, and report abnormal physical symptoms;
• assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs;
• exercise tact and discretion in dealing with others;
• follow established policies and procedures;
• understand and apply instructions;
• use a computer and applicable data entry programs;
• lift 50 pounds.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=YE
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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