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City/State: St Paul, Minnesota

Categories: Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)

Shift: Ebenezer

Job Status: day

Req ID: 153410

Pay Range: Ebenezer

Job Overview

We are looking for a **Trained Medication Aide (TMA)** to join our team! This role is responsible for providing resident care and services inclunding administration of medication under the direction of the nurse for our newest Skilled Nursing Community (TCU/LTC) in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.

This direct care schedule includes;

+ 48 hours every two weeks

+ Day shift

+ Working in long-term care

+ Every other weekend and holiday rotation

**Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (EICR)** serves seniors with long-term, transitional, and dementia senior care needs in the heart of downtown St. Paul. As part of Fairview's Community Health and Wellness Hub, EICR is committed to delivering innovative, collaborative care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub opened in 2022 to deliver a variety of services to the community—from primary and mental health care to enrichment options for seniors, food access programs, and community gathering spaces. The Hub brings Fairview services together with local organizations—including Minnesota Community Care and Sanneh Foundation—to make it easier for people to access what they need to be well.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Assists residents with personal cares (ADL's) based on individual plan of care and kardex:

+ Provides AM/PM cares

+ Provides full bath/shower

+ Provides oral hygiene

+ Provides nail care; shaving as appropriate

+ Checks hearing aides; cleans eye glasses

+ Assures that residents are clean, dry, dressed and groomed appropriately

+ Reposition residents

+ Performs Restorative Nursing Programs (i.e. ROM, ambulation) as applicable

+ Provides adequate nutrition & hydration

+ Assures individual toileting plan is followed

+ Answers call lights promptly

+ Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff in a clear:

+ Receives report at the start of the shift

+ Gives report to team leader at the end of the shift & PRN

+ Notifies appropriate staff of any changes in a timely & appropriate manner

+ Offers pertinent observations & input for documentation and care plan updates

+ Uses kardex

+ Takes and documents and reports weights

+ Documents completed cares in POC

+ Responds to emergency situatuions appropriately

+ Handles resident and family complaints tactfully and refers concerns to appropriate staff members

+ Demonstrates competency with oxygen trans-filling of portable liquid tanks

+ Performs environmental and other responsibilities as assigned:

+ Maintains order & cleanliness in resident rooms

+ Maintains order & cleanliness in other work areas

+ Reports malfunctioning equipment to Maintenance Department

+ Assists with admissions, transfers & discharges as needed

+ Answers phones with proper customer service etiquette

+ Performs other duties as assigned and directed

+ Administers medications and treatments as delegated and supervised by a licensed nurse:

+ Dispenses meds using the right route, medication, resident, time and dose

+ Utilizes pharmacy, drug references, and licensed nurse for medication administration questions

+ Maintains an awareness of actual and potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and purposes of medication

+ Alerts nurse prior to administration of a PRN medication

+ Documents reponse to the PRN medication administered

+ Maintains a clean medication cart

+ Performs other duties as requested

Required:

+ Active on MN Nursing Assistant registry by start date

+ Completion a standardized medication administration training program for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes which is offered through a Minnesota postsecondary educational institution

Preferred:

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ 0-1 years of experience

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits (http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits)

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status