Medication Assistant – Compassionate Elder Care

The Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Daily Pay

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring a full-time caregiver for a Sunday–Wednesday, 6:30am–2:30pm shift. Your responsibilities include maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medications; documenting in the Medication Assistance Record; aiding residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care with ADLs, vital signs, wound care, and communication with health professionals.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), PTO, Daily Pay, and PerkSpot discounts.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Calm demeanor

Experience with elderly population

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring a full-time caregiver for a Sunday–Wednesday, 6:30am–2:30pm shift. Your responsibilities include maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medications; documenting in the Medication Assistance Record; aiding residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care with ADLs, vital signs, wound care, and communication with health professionals.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), PTO, Daily Pay, and PerkSpot discounts.