Compassionate Caregiver & Medication Manager

StoryPoint; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint in Pleasant Hill, IA, is seeking a Caregiver/Medication Manager to provide compassionate support to residents and assist with medication administration. The role covers daily living activities, grooming, hygiene, and health monitoring while ensuring dignity and safety.

Ideal candidates may have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and willingness to obtain state-required Medication Manager certification on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to obtain Medication Manager certification on-site if not already certified.
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics or elderly population experience preferred.
• Desire to work with geriatric population.
• Training per state requirements.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Bathe and clean residents as needed.
• Follow medication administration protocols for each resident.
• Assist in grooming of residents.
• Make beds and tidy rooms.
• Answer emergency calls promptly.
• Assist with bathroom needs and incontinence care.
• Take and report vital signs and measurements.
• Report skin changes and health concerns to nurse/executive director.
• Assist in transfers, ambulation and positioning.
• Respect resident dignity and privacy.
• Participate in activity programming and care planning.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharge.
• Complete daily assignment sheets as instructed.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Report accidents or abuse immediately.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies and assist staff.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid

Geriatrics

Medication administration

Resident care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

StoryPoint in Pleasant Hill, IA, is seeking a Caregiver/Medication Manager to provide compassionate support to residents and assist with medication administration. The role covers daily living activities, grooming, hygiene, and health monitoring while ensuring dignity and safety.

Ideal candidates may have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and willingness to obtain state-required Medication Manager certification on-site.