Medication Aide - Assisted Living

Avera Health Sioux Center, IA 51250, US

Location:

Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

At Sioux Center Health, our people are the heart of everything we do. Guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care, we've built a stable, thriving organization where employees make a meaningful difference. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have earned. Sioux Center Health has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors in 13 categories—including Best Place to Work—and earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We have also been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. Our Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. Beyond our organization, you'll find an outstanding community to call home. Sioux County was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health, reflecting the high quality of life and strong community values that make this region a great place to live, work, and grow.

Summary

The Medication Aide, under supervision of the charge nurse, provides assistance with distribution of medications to residents. Assists with Care Assistant responsibilities as needed.

General Hours of Work

12 hour shifts, every other holiday, and every 3rd weekend.

Education and/or Experience

Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred, but not required. Certified Medication Aid required. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Experience in working with the elderly population preferred, but not required.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

Certified as a Medication Aide in the State of Iowa required.

Essential Functions

Must follow the CDC legal and ethical guidelines set by the state, resident’s rights, and organization for the distribution of medication to residents, and must be knowledgeable about the medication or research information.
Know the special physical conditions of the resident that might affect how medication would react.
Receives work assignments from Charge Nurse including assisting with medication pass, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose readings, and other duties within scope of practice.
Stays current on resident care plans, reviews report sheets and new interventions at beginning of shift and as needed.
Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc.
Acts as leader and mentor to fellow team members.
Reports any changes or unusual findings to Charge Nurse.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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