Job Description
Careers With Purpose
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 SD Sf Ctr
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 401 W 2nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: 19.50 - 28.00
Pay Info: $3,500 Sign On Bonus Available!
Department Details
Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.
Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Some of the benefits to working at Good Samaritan Society are
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Competitive Compensation
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Direct access to your earnings daily
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Shift Differential
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Flexible Scheduling Options Available
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Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
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Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account
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Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Salary Increases
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Referral Bonuses
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Advancement Opportunities
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Compassionate Leave
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Education Assistance
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Scholarships and Sponsorships
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Continuing Education
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Years of Service Recognition Program
Job Summary
The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care. 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 psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.