Medication Assistant - Elder Care (Full-Time)

HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; 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 hiring for a Full-Time Medication Support role in Denver, CO. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am. Responsibilities include medication assistance, documentation, daily living support, transport within the community, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, valid state requirements, CPR preferred, and experience with elderly populations. A calm, respectful demeanor is highly valued.

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

Patient care

Communication

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring for a Full-Time Medication Support role in Denver, CO. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am. Responsibilities include medication assistance, documentation, daily living support, transport within the community, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, valid state requirements, CPR preferred, and experience with elderly populations. A calm, respectful demeanor is highly valued.