Level One Medical Aide

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Accountabilities Dispense or administer medications, as ordered by the physician and chart medications. Includes injectable medications. Assists in residents self-care and hygiene needs, including bathing and cleaning of resident rooms and common areas. Notifies the QMHP or the Resident Care Coordinator of any changes in residents mood or behavior. Provides resident oversite and support. Helps keep the environment clean and free from hazards by active participation and modeling. Help residents with laundry and making beds. Take regular vital signs on the residents and blood sugar tests. Conducts regular safety checks on residents and document in our Electronic Health Record system (EHR). Cleans resident rooms, bathroom, and common areas, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. Ensures resident and staff areas are appropriately stocked with supplies. Ability to provide aid in case of resident fall, including lifting of resident. Responds to phone calls in a timely and professional manner Order lab work when necessary. Attends doctors appointments with residents, when needed Admits and escorts guests of the Mary Ryder Home. Completes weekly inventory of program supplies. Administers and prepares healthy meals for residents, including cooking of meals according to resident dietary needs, serving of meals to residents, and clean up of food preparation and dining area at the end of meals. Work Conditions and Environment Work out of the Mary Ryder Home facility, located at 4361 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO 63108 Work schedule is up to 30-hour work week for part time employees, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Work schedule is 32 to 40 hour work weeks for full time employees, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Full Time Pay rate includes: Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts, overtime pay (1.5x pay), and holiday pay (2x pay). Part Time Pay rate include: Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts, overtime pay (1.5x pay), and holiday pay 1.5x pay). Ability to travel to other Provident sites, when needed Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, including assisting a resident from floor to standing, as needed, with gait belt Have the ability to do repetitive motions such as bending, sweeping and standing. Ability to navigate building and work areas independently Position will work alone during overnight shifts