Medication Assistant, Assisted Living - Part-Time & PRN

The Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Daily Pay

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities in Chandler, AZ is seeking caring staff for part-time and PRN shifts to support residents with daily living needs, medication assistance, and compassionate care. Responsibilities include safe transport and coordination with health professionals.

Requirements include a High School diploma, state requirements, and preferred CPR certification; experience with elderly populations is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet all state educational requirements for this role.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience working with an elderly population is preferred.
• A calm, helpful, and respectful countenance is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and assist with residents' medication needs.
• Transcribe and document in Medication Assistance Record.
• Assist residents with ADLs, vital signs, first aid, wound care, and coordination with health professionals.
• Transport residents to activities, departments, or dining.
• Respond to emergencies and requests promptly and safely.

Skills

CPR certification

Elderly care experience

Calm demeanor

Education

High School diploma

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: Part-Time and PRN, Multiple Shifts Available.

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.

Qualifications

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.

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), 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.

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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