Lead Assisted Living Aide

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility : GSS ND Mandan Sunset

Shift : 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

The Lead Medication Assistant organizes and assigns the resident assistants to ensure that residents' plans of care are carried out and documented as directed. Knowledge of and delivers appropriate age-related care related to the physical and psychological needs of adult and geriatric residents per plans of care. An essential communication link with resident assistants. Provides hands on care to residents and works with additional resources to plan and deliver care for all residents in their household. Plays a key role in the resident admission process, orientation of new staff and students, and data collection on performance indicators. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing / undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident.

Responsible for maintenance of the household environment during his / her scheduled shift. Assists the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. Utilizes cost effective measures while delivering quality care. High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum age of 18 preferred. Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide / Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.

Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.

Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide / Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required. If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required.

South Dakota : Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. For all Good Samaritan and Sanford nursing facilities : Must have the state required certified / trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA). Active certified nursing assistant registration in state of practice, or ability to obtain within 120 days, is required.

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. The Good Samaritan is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / Disability / Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to .

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