Resident Assistant II (RA), Medication Aide (MA) | Assisted Living at Abarca Health

Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Assisted Living, Senior CareIndustries

Requirements

High School or GED Equivalent if a Medication Aide
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days or Medication Aide - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
Less than 1 year Experience in a people related business (Food service experience helpful)
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work specified hours (Part time, Night Shift)

Responsibilities

Assists the resident with all facets of daily living including meals, medications, bathing, housekeeping and laundry
Gathers information, including: Lunch count (report count to kitchen), logging maintenance requests, any meal substitutions, absent/present report & guest meals
Administers resident medications according to policy and procedure (if Med Aide trained)
Reports any changes observed in residents’ condition or behavior, including but not limited to unusual incidents, vital signs outside of established parameters, weight gain/loss, and charts incomplete assignments and/or refused care to Nurse
Records and charts clinical data such as temperature, pulse, respiration and similar resident information with accuracy and detail
Answers call lights, anticipates resident needs, and completes frequent rounding
Prepares residents’ rooms and their belongings for admission, transfer, and discharge
Follows proper procedures for linen changes, soiled laundry, cleaning of furniture, equipment, and utensils
Follows proper procedure for reporting equipment that is in need of repair
Assists residents to activities, assist with or direct activities
Keeps work environment clean and tidy, including resident rooms, kitchen, utility rooms, staff lounge, refrigerators and storage areas; replenishes supplies as needed (gloves, soap, paper towels, kitchen supplies)
Prepares dining room for meals; familiar with diet extensions when preparing special diets
Courteously serves meals with attention to eye appeal, sanitation, and temperature; follows sanitary food handler techniques
Reports poor quality or unsafe food so it is not served
Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promotes values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship; upholds standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Medication AdministrationVital SignsPersonal CareBathing AssistanceHousekeepingLaundryPatient RoundingCall Light ResponseChartingIncident Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Resident Assistant II (RA), Medication Aide (MA) position?

The pay range is $18.75 - $26.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

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

This is an on-site position at Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community, with night shifts required.

What are the essential qualifications or skills needed for this role?

Candidates must be able to work the specified hours, have visual acuity adequate for duties, and communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds. Medication Aide training is required for administering medications.

What is the team environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients, where you work where you matter.

What makes a strong candidate for this Resident Assistant position?

A strong candidate can perform essential functions like assisting with daily living, medication administration if trained, reporting changes in resident conditions, accurate charting, and maintaining a clean environment.

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

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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