Medication Aide: Compassionate Senior Care Champion

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; 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, LLC in Cedar Park, TX is seeking compassionate caregivers for a full-time role focused on resident medication support, documentation, and daily living activities. The position includes a PRN schedule across morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, MAR documentation, and coordinating with outside health care professionals. CPR is preferred, and prior elder care experience is valued.

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.
• Experience with dementia patients is helpful.

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.
• 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

Elderly care experience

Calm demeanor

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Education

High School diploma

All state educational requirements

CPR certification

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC in Cedar Park, TX is seeking compassionate caregivers for a full-time role focused on resident medication support, documentation, and daily living activities. The position includes a PRN schedule across morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, MAR documentation, and coordinating with outside health care professionals. CPR is preferred, and prior elder care experience is valued.