Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
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Summary
Provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties, as assigned, in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards and procedures.Job Description
Assists residents with self-administration of medications. May administer medications with proper training. Assists residents in maintaining proper and clean appearance. Assists residents with bathing and maintaining cleanliness of all body areas. Helps residents with toileting needs. Helps residents with dressing and undressing and maintaining proper clothing. Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking. Obtain vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status. Adheres to OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections by following aseptic cleaning techniques, including those that apply to blood borne pathogens. Demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical use, and follows SDS guidelines for any exposure. Assists with preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals and snacks to residents following orders, standards and regulations. Folds, hangs and distributes clean linens and personal clothing. Prepares and launders soiled linen / clothing. Cleans residents' rooms and bathrooms, work areas and other public areas. Takes part in community involvement in location and works with volunteers.Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement.
Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED, as required by the working state
- Meet the minimum state age requirement when working at a facility using resident lifts
- Complete and maintain the assigned medication administration training program and competencies according to state guidelines
What We Do
Sanford Health is an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides hospital and clinic care, senior-care services, physician and advanced-practice services, health-plan coverage, research, education, and clinical trials across the Upper Midwest. The organization’s mission is to transform the health care experience and expand access, serving more than two million patients through a broad regional network.
