Compassionate Medication Aide for Elder Care

Spectrum Retirement; Grantwood Village (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated full-time team member to support resident medication needs and daily living activities. You will transcribe and document in the Medication Assistance Record, assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, first aid, wound care, and coordinate with health professionals as needed.

Responsibilities include transporting residents for activities and meals and promptly responding to emergencies or requests with care and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• All state educational requirements for the position must be met.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience working with an elderly population is preferred.
• A calm, helpful, and respectful countenance is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs.
• Transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record.
• Assisting residents in AL and potentially Memory Care, with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, first aid, wound care, and communication with outside health care professionals as necessary.
• Transporting residents within the community to activities, other departments, or dining.
• Responding to emergency calls, resident and/or visitor requests, and environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate, and safe manner.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Compassionate service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated full-time team member to support resident medication needs and daily living activities. You will transcribe and document in the Medication Assistance Record, assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, first aid, wound care, and coordinate with health professionals as needed.

Responsibilities include transporting residents for activities and meals and promptly responding to emergencies or requests with care and professionalism.