Medication & Resident Care Assistant — Full-Time

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Medication Assistant for Assisted Living in a full-time role based in Santa Fe, NM. This hourly position requires weekend availability and a compassionate approach to resident care.

You will support, administer, and document medications, coordinate with nursing staff, and help residents with daily living activities. The role requires a High School diploma, completion of state requirements, CPR certification preferred, and experience with elderly

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 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.