Compassionate Medication Aide – Full-Time (Senior Living)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring for a full-time role within our aging communities. The position involves direct resident care, medication assistance, vital signs, and daily living activities to support residents in AL and Memory Care settings.

We value calm, respectful interactions, experience with the elderly, and a compassionate approach. A CPR certificate is preferred, and prior dementia care experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• All state educational requirements for the position must be met.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with dementia patients is helpful.
• Experience working with an elderly population is preferred.

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.
• Being observant of any changes in resident physical or mental state and reporting changes to leadership.
• 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

Respectful communication

Elderly care experience

Dementia care experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring for a full-time role within our aging communities. The position involves direct resident care, medication assistance, vital signs, and daily living activities to support residents in AL and Memory Care settings.

We value calm, respectful interactions, experience with the elderly, and a compassionate approach. A CPR certificate is preferred, and prior dementia care experience is advantageous.