Residential Assistant (RA) – Assisted Living

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Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Residential Assistant!

Position Highlights:

Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain health care experience for those that are looking to further their education in a healthcare related field.

Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve by providing direct patient care.

Job Summary:

The LTC-Residential Assistant is accountable for assisting with personal care to residents in accordance with their care plan.

Follows proper procedure in performing medication administration according to policy and procedure.

Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

Education and/or Experience/Licensure

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Basic Life Support Certification required within six (6) months of hire.

Completion of medication administration training required with six (6) months of hire.

Work Schedule

Day/Evening Shift:6:00am-2:30pm & 2:00pm-10:30pm; PRN (as needed)

Weekends: 1 per a month

Holidays: 1 winter and 1 summer

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.25 – $24.00 per hour

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