Memory Care Medication Aide – Compassionate Support

Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with PTO and holidays

Daily Pay and Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities seeks a dedicated full-time team member in Cedar Park, TX to assist residents with medication needs, document in the MAR, and support daily living in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The role emphasizes patient safety, timely reporting of changes, and coordination with health professionals.

Responsibilities include transporting residents, responding to emergencies, and maintaining compassionate communication.

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.

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities seeks a dedicated full-time team member in Cedar Park, TX to assist residents with medication needs, document in the MAR, and support daily living in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The role emphasizes patient safety, timely reporting of changes, and coordination with health professionals.

Responsibilities include transporting residents, responding to emergencies, and maintaining compassionate communication.