Medication Assistant , Assisted Living - Full Time

Las Palomas Senior Living; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,863 - 29,687; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Discounts through Perk Spot

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Arizona seeks a dedicated Medication Assistant to join their team full-time. Responsibilities include assisting residents with medication needs, daily living activities, and vital sign monitoring. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and experience working with the elderly is preferred. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and eligibility for various benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• All state educational requirements for the position must be met.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, order, and assist residents with medication needs.
• Transcribe and document in the Medication Assistance Record.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and vital signs.
• Transport residents within the community.
• Respond to emergency calls and safety hazards.

Skills

Experience with an elderly population

Calm and respectful demeanor

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medication Assistant, Assisted Living – Full Time

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!

Salary

$19.50 – $21.55 per hour, based on experience

Schedule

Full Time

Job Description

• 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.

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.