Medication Assistant, Memory Care - PRN

HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Daily Pay

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities seeks a PRN Medication Aide in Denver, CO, to support residents with daily medication needs and care. You will maintain medication records, assist with activities of daily living, and coordinate with health professionals.

CPR certification is preferred; prior dementia care experience is helpful. This on-site role offers opportunities to make a tangible difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience working with an elderly population is preferred.
• Experience with dementia patients helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, order, and assist residents with medication needs.
• Transcribe and document in the Medication Assistance Record.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and take vital signs.
• Observe changes in resident condition and report to leadership.
• Transport residents within the community to activities or dining.
• Respond to emergencies and environmental hazards promptly.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: USD 19.8 - USD 23.25 - hourly

Company 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: PRN, at least one shift every two weeks.

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.


• Being observant of any changes in resident physical or mental state and reporting changes to leadership.


• 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.


• Experience with dementia patients is helpful.

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.