Geriatric Caregiver & Medication Manager

StoryPoint Group; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Group in Johnston, IA seeks a Caregiver/Medication Manager to provide caring and personal assistance for residents and help manage their medications, supporting daily living activities.

The role requires completion of CPR and First Aid, and ability to obtain a Medication Manager certification on-site if not already certified; prior healthcare or geriatric experience is preferred to support elderly residents with compassion and respect.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to obtain Medication Manager certification on-site 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 residents as needed (bed bath, shower, whirlpool).
• Follow medication administration protocols for each resident.
• Assist in grooming (teeth, hair, nails, makeup, glasses).
• Make beds, change linens, tidy rooms.
• Answer emergency calls promptly.
• Assist with bedpan, urinal, and bedside commode as needed; monitor continence briefs.
• Record vital signs and report unusual changes to nurse or Executive Director.
• Assist in transport, ambulation, positioning, ROM and other ADLs; ensure safety.
• Maintain resident privacy and dignity per rights guidelines.
• Provide and participate in activity programming and care for residents.
• Aid in admissions, transfers and discharges, prep rooms for new residents.
• Complete daily assignment sheets; follow universal precautions and infection control.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

StoryPoint Group in Johnston, IA seeks a Caregiver/Medication Manager to provide caring and personal assistance for residents and help manage their medications, supporting daily living activities.

The role requires completion of CPR and First Aid, and ability to obtain a Medication Manager certification on-site if not already certified; prior healthcare or geriatric experience is preferred to support elderly residents with compassion and respect.