Medication Aide - Evening Shift, Senior Care

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 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, LLC in Denver is seeking a compassionate full-time Medication Assistant to support residents with medications and daily needs. Work hours are 2pm–10pm, Wednesday through Sunday or Sunday through Thursday.

You will maintain, order, and help residents with meds, transcribe in the MAR, assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, first aid, and coordinate with outside health professionals as needed. A calm, respectful demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent 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 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.
• 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

Experience with elderly population

Calm demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC in Denver is seeking a compassionate full-time Medication Assistant to support residents with medications and daily needs. Work hours are 2pm–10pm, Wednesday through Sunday or Sunday through Thursday.

You will maintain, order, and help residents with meds, transcribe in the MAR, assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, first aid, and coordinate with outside health professionals as needed. A calm, respectful demeanor is essential.