Medication Aide — Night Shift in Elder Care

HighPointe Assisted Living and Memory Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time, overnight team member to support residents with medication needs and daily living activities. The role includes documenting in the Medication Assistance Record, assisting with dementia care when needed, and transporting residents to activities within the community.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, meet state requirements, CPR certification preferred, and demonstrate a calm, respectful demeanor when interacting with residents

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

CPR certification

Elderly care experience

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time, overnight team member to support residents with medication needs and daily living activities. The role includes documenting in the Medication Assistance Record, assisting with dementia care when needed, and transporting residents to activities within the community.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, meet state requirements, CPR certification preferred, and demonstrate a calm, respectful demeanor when interacting with residents