Compassionate Medication Aide for Senior Living

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; 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 caregiver in the St. Louis area. The position offers a starting wage of $18.00 per hour, based on experience, with shifts varying and a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining and assisting with residents' medication needs, transcribing and documenting in the MAR, aiding residents with daily living activities, transporting residents, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and care.

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 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

CPR certification

Experience with elderly population

Calm, helpful, respectful

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated full-time caregiver in the St. Louis area. The position offers a starting wage of $18.00 per hour, based on experience, with shifts varying and a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining and assisting with residents' medication needs, transcribing and documenting in the MAR, aiding residents with daily living activities, transporting residents, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and care.