Medication Assistant , Assisted Living - Full Time

The Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Discounts through Perk Spot

Job summary

A senior living community in Chandler, Arizona, is looking for a full-time Medication Assistant. In this role, you will maintain and assist residents with their medication needs, document records, and support residents with daily living activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with the elderly. This position offers a starting salary of $19.50 per hour along with various benefits, including medical and vision insurance. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• All state educational requirements for the position must be met.
• Experience working with an elderly population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, order, and assist residents with medication needs.
• Transcribe and document in the Medication Assistance Record.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and transport them.

Skills

Experience with elderly population

CPR certification

Calm and respectful demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medication Assistant, Assisted Living – Full Time

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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

Salary: Starting at $19.50 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Full Time

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.

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.

Benefits

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), for 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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