Medication Assistant, Assisted Living

Southview Assisted Living and Memory Care; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; 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 hiring full-time team members to assist residents with medications, documentation, daily living activities, and transport within the community. The role supports elderly residents including memory care, with focus on safety and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, coordinating with health professionals, and maintaining accurate records. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options and a pathway to 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred and beneficial.
• Experience working with an elderly population preferred.
• Able to maintain a calm, respectful, and helpful demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, order, and assist residents with medication needs.
• Transcribe and document in Medication Assistance Record.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and vital signs as needed.
• Transport residents within the community to activities or dining.
• Respond to emergencies, requests, and hazards promptly and safely.

Skills

CPR certification

Experience with elderly

Calm, helpful countenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

All state educational requirements met

Job description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Job Description

Schedule: Full-Time. Varied weekdays and every other weekend.

Hiring for all shifts: 7am-3pm; 3pm-11pm; 11pm-7am.

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs
• Transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record
• Assisting residents in Assisted Living 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

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• 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

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.