Compassionate Medication Aide for Elder Care

Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time nursing/medication aide to support residents in our Missouri community. Responsibilities include medication assistance, documentation, and daily living support for seniors, with coordination of care with healthcare professionals.

The role emphasizes a calm, respectful demeanor and experience with elderly populations; CPR is preferred, with comprehensive benefits and time off included.

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.
• Experience with dementia patients is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs.
• Transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record.
• Assisting residents with activities of daily living and communicating with outside health care professionals as necessary.
• Observing changes in residents and reporting to leadership.
• Transporting residents within the community to activities or dining.
• Responding to emergency calls, requests, and environmental hazards promptly and safely.

Skills

CPR certification

Experience with elderly population

Calm, helpful, respectful demeanor

Experience with dementia patients

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time nursing/medication aide to support residents in our Missouri community. Responsibilities include medication assistance, documentation, and daily living support for seniors, with coordination of care with healthcare professionals.

The role emphasizes a calm, respectful demeanor and experience with elderly populations; CPR is preferred, with comprehensive benefits and time off included.