Medication Assistant, Assisted Living - Full Time

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; 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 seeking a Medication Assistant for full-time duties in our assisted living neighborhoods. The role centers on supporting residents with medication needs, accurate documentation, and compassionate daily care.

You'll transcribe records, assist with daily living tasks including vital signs and safety, transport residents as needed, and respond to emergencies. A HS diploma is required; CPR is preferred; prior elder care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• All state educational requirements met.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with elderly population preferred.
• Calm, helpful, respectful demeanor appreciated.

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; basic care.
• Transporting residents within the community to activities, other departments, or dining.
• Responding to emergency calls, resident/visitor requests, and environmental hazards promptly and safely.

Skills

Medication assistance

Vital signs

Documentation

Emergency response

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Medication Assistant, Assisted Living - Full Time

• Full-time
• Dept: Resident Care
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Compensation: USD 18 - USD 20 - hourly

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!

Schedule: Full-Time, Shifts Vary.

Salary: starting at $18.00 per hour, based on experience.

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 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.

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences 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.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options.
• 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.

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