Medication Assistant: Meaningful Elder Care with Benefits

Mountain Park Senior Living; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 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

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities seeks a full-time caregiver for Sunday-Thursday, 2pm-10pm, in Phoenix, AZ. You will assist residents with medications, record in MAR, and help with ADLs, vital signs, first aid, and wound care.

You may support AL and Memory Care residents and coordinate with health professionals as needed. Transport residents to activities and meals, respond to emergencies, and maintain a calm, respectful demeanor.

Qualifications

• AZ Caregiver certification is required.
• 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 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.

Skills

AZ Caregiver certification

CPR certification (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities seeks a full-time caregiver for Sunday-Thursday, 2pm-10pm, in Phoenix, AZ. You will assist residents with medications, record in MAR, and help with ADLs, vital signs, first aid, and wound care.

You may support AL and Memory Care residents and coordinate with health professionals as needed. Transport residents to activities and meals, respond to emergencies, and maintain a calm, respectful demeanor.