Geriatric Medication Aide - Overnight Care

Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time overnight Medication Assistant in the St. Louis area. You will maintain, order, and assist residents with medications, document in the MAR, and support residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care with daily living activities.

You’ll monitor vital signs, provide basic care, transport residents as needed, and respond to emergencies. Spectrum offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

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 Assisted Living 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

Elderly care experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

All state educational requirements

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time overnight Medication Assistant in the St. Louis area. You will maintain, order, and assist residents with medications, document in the MAR, and support residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care with daily living activities.

You’ll monitor vital signs, provide basic care, transport residents as needed, and respond to emergencies. Spectrum offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, inclusive workplace.