Resident Assistant, Medication Aide, Long Term Care Assisted Living/FT Nights
- Nights
How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$26.75 an hour. Open medication aide jobs in Colorado post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $20.61–$22.38, across 16 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medication aides employed in Colorado earn a median of $22.78 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Compensation
Salary Range: $18.00 - $26.75 Additional pay for nights and weekends
Union Position
No
Department Details
Must have a QMAP certification.
Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.
Our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
A senior skilled nursing facility specializing in assisted living, long-term and post-acute care services.
What’s in it for you:
Generous night and weekend shift differentials
Advancement opportunities
Various education assistance programs
Continuing education
Direct access to your earnings daily
Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
Summary
Provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties, as assigned, in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards and procedures.
Job Description
Assists residents with self-administration of medications. May administer medications with proper training. Assists residents in maintaining proper and clean appearance. Assists residents with bathing and maintaining cleanliness of all body areas. Helps residents with toileting needs. Helps residents with dressing and undressing and maintaining proper clothing. Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking. Obtain vital signs accurately and reports changes in resident health status. Adheres to OSHA and CDC guidelines to minimize infections by following aseptic cleaning techniques, including those that apply to blood borne pathogens. Demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical use, and follows SDS guidelines for any exposure.
Assists with preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals and snacks to residents following orders, standards and regulations. Folds, hangs and distributes clean linens and personal clothing. Prepares and launders soiled linen / clothing. Cleans residents' rooms and bathrooms, work areas and other public areas. Takes part in community involvement in location and works with volunteers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. High School Diploma or GED may be required based on working state.
If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement.
Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies per state guidelines.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
From Sanford Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit rural health system with 60 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health, opens in a new tab) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health, opens in a new tab) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health, opens in a new tab) employees across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health
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