Medication Assistant - Part Time, Compassionate Elder Care

The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living; Anthem (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a part-time medication assistance position in Anthem, AZ. The role involves helping residents with medication needs, documenting in the Medication Assistance Record, and assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and wound care.

You will observe changes in residents and relay information to leadership, and transport residents as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma, meeting state educational requirements, CPR certification

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.
• Experience with dementia patients is helpful.

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.
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a part-time medication assistance position in Anthem, AZ. The role involves helping residents with medication needs, documenting in the Medication Assistance Record, and assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and wound care.

You will observe changes in residents and relay information to leadership, and transport residents as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma, meeting state educational requirements, CPR certification