Geriatric Care & Medication Manager

StoryPoint Group; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Group is seeking a dedicated Caregiver/Medication Manager to support residents in our community. You will provide personal care and assist with daily living activities while administering medications as directed.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, recording vital signs, and reporting changes to the nurse. The role requires compassion, reliability, and adherence to state requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Bathe and clean, as needed, both male and female residents by bed bath, shower and/or whirlpool.
• Follow medication administration protocols as identified for each individual resident.
• Assist in grooming of both male and female residents (cleaning teeth, shampooing/combing hair, cleaning and cutting nails, applying make-up, shaving and cleaning glasses).
• Make residents beds and change linens as needed, clean up room and closet, picking up unnecessary articles and arranging room neatly.
• Answer emergency calls promptly.
• Assist residents with bedpan, urinal, and bedside commode or to bathroom as needed and/or as directed.
• Take and give notice in writing, vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration & blood pressure), heights and weights as requested, report abnormal or unusual signs to nurse or Executive Director.
• Report skin breakdown, pressure sores and changes in residents physical/mental condition to nurse or executive Director immediately.
• Report unusual color or odor of excretions (urine, drainage, stool or sputum) before discarding it.
• Assist in the transport, transfer, ambulation, frequent positioning, provide ROM to residents and all other ADLs as assigned.
• Help maintain personal dignity of each resident by ensuring privacy and treating them with respect.
• Provide, direct and participate in activity programming and activity-based care for the residents.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of residents including ensuring rooms are ready for admit and assist resident with belongings upon discharge.
• Complete Daily Assignment sheets during shift and according to instructions using only authorized abbreviations.
• Follow universal precautions and isolation procedures for infection control.
• Report all accidents or incidents observed on the shift they occurred as well as suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately.
• Maintain all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Respond and assist with any resident, staff, guest or campus emergency.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Fluent English

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

StoryPoint Group is seeking a dedicated Caregiver/Medication Manager to support residents in our community. You will provide personal care and assist with daily living activities while administering medications as directed.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, recording vital signs, and reporting changes to the nurse. The role requires compassion, reliability, and adherence to state requirements.