Medication Aide | AESS Temp Staffing | PRN at Abarca Health

Yankton, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

High School or GED Equivalent
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board: An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days
Medication Aide - Licensing Board: An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (PRN, part-time)

Responsibilities

Prepares, administers and documents medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse; documents reasons prescribed medication are not administered and reports to the charge nurse
Provides assistance to residents with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers, repositioning, toileting, serving/collecting food trays, feeding, answering call lights)
Ensures a clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive environment; assists with restocking supplies and cleaning procedures
Performs vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration) and weight measurements; documents concise and factual information
Performs or assists with specific medical care activities (e.g., restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed); assesses and documents completed cares; provides immediate feedback to nursing staff on patient status changes, pain management, and concerns
Transports patients upon admission/dismissal, assists with ambulation, and orients/reorients residents to the facility for safety
Participates in providing emotional and spiritual support for families
Complies with resident rights (confidentiality, privacy); reports allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of property
Follows established policies and procedures for fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control, hazardous/chemical communication; maintains a clean and safe environment for residents, families, and staff

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Medication AdministrationVital SignsActivities of Daily LivingPatient CareDocumentationBlood PressureSpecimen CollectionRestorative ExercisesPatient HygieneAmbulation Assistance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this Medication Aide position?

The pay range is $19.00 - $25.25, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this a remote position, or what is the work location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills or tasks are required for this Medication Aide role?

Key responsibilities include preparing and administering medications under nurse supervision, assisting residents with activities of daily living like bathing and feeding, performing vital signs checks, and maintaining a clean environment.

What is the company culture like at Avera?

It's a compassionate multidisciplinary team environment focused on 'Moving Health Forward' for patients, where you belong and your work matters.

What shifts are involved in this position?

The role features varied shifts including rotating days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

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HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees