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Medication Aide/CNA/UMA/Medical Assistant Friendly Horizons of the Black Hills Occupation: Nursing Assistants

Location: Summerset, SD - 57718 Positions available: 1

Job #: 2173005 Work At Home option: No

Posted: 4/19/2024 Updated: 4/19/2024 Expires: 6/3/2024

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Our small family owned and operated facility is seeking individuals with a heart for geriatric care and a passion to help loved ones with Dementia. We are a 16 bed Alzheimer's and Dementia facility located in beautiful Summerset, SD. We are looking for Unlicensed Medication Aides who can promote the individuality, independence, confidence, respect, and dignity our resident family members need and deserve. We are looking for team members that can assist with the daily organization of our residents’ medications, personal space, and overall therapeutic environment we have specifically created for those who suffer from Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Are you just starting out in geriatric care or do you have years and years of experience? Are you looking for a place that will invest into you the same way you invest into yourself? Our challenging environment offers development for all levels of experience. Our skilled and experienced person-centered administrative team understands the importance of a work/life balance. We are searching for individuals that will not only share our vision, but are willing to provide input to achieve the best experience for our residents and their families. Our program relies on the opinions of our team members input to always find the best solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of a licensed professional, the Medication Aide provides medications by oral and typical routes, by inhalation to the respiratory system, and by installation to eyes, ears, and nose.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Has successfully completed the state recommended medication aide course.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles and techniques involved in dealing with the physical, mental, and emotional health of adult clients.
Have skills necessary to assist or implement daily activities and exercises.
Demonstrate ability to assist client with ADL needs (i.e. baths, nail care, feeding, etc.)
Able to make decisions to work independently, to exercise good judgement.
Must be flexible, have emotional stability; acceptance of people; non-judgmental, non-prejudicial; and is highly motivated.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follows facility’s policies and procedures to provide medications to clients.
Provides treatment to clients per physician or nurse’s orders.
Applies ointments, skin preparations, eardrops, and eye drops.
Examines client’s skin and feet, provides appropriate care as needed and reports as necessary to licensed professionals.
Records medications provided on appropriate medical records to ensure accurate record keeping. Completes drug incident reports when problems occur.
Records nurse’s notes and changes in client’s condition, skin problems noted, or other incidents.
Monitors vital signs and reports problems to licensed professional staff.
Quickly analyze and react to emergency and stressful situations, while remaining calm. Reports emergencies relating to clients, medications, or facility.
Provides reports to next shift or client medication and/or condition changes.
Sets up medication or coordinates with pharmacy to set up medications as ordered by physician for the clients as needed under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator.

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Friendly Horizons of the Black Hills
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Our therapeutic environment has been specifically tailored for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's.From the paint colors throughout the facility, the artwork on the walls, to our home-cooked heart-healthy meal program; we focus on every detail to enrich the daily lives of our residents.
Our memory care environment is designed to stimulate our residents' unique memories and create many meaningful conversations all while providing a soothing and therapeutic environment.

10-19 employees

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Address: 7200 Freedom Lane, Summerset, SD 57718

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Yes

Location/Work Site Industry (NAICS):

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

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Salary Range: $16.50 - $19.00 Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Dental, Holidays, Other, Vacation, Vision Other Benefits: Shift incentives, night differentials, employer paid job specific education, built in overtime, consistent rotating schedules. Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular

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Minimum Experience Required: Not Specified

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Minimum Education Level Required: No Minimum Education Requirement

Required License/Certification: No

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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in Meade County, SD for Nursing Assistants and for the related occupational group of Healthcare Support Occupations on May 20, 2024 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).

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Nursing Assistants	5
Healthcare Support Occupations	9

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There were 5 job openings advertised online in Meade County, SD for Nursing Assistants on May 20, 2024. There are also 9 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Healthcare Support Occupations in Meade County, SD on May 20, 2024.

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