Memory Care Medication Aide - Part-Time

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities seeks a Medication Assistant in Memory Care for part-time and PRN shifts in Chandler, AZ. You will support residents with medication needs, document in MAR, and assist with daily living activities in memory care and assisted living settings.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, state requirements, and CPR is preferred. Experience with elderly populations and dementia care is helpful, and compassion is essential.

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.
• 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 Assisted Living and 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 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

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR certification preferred

Experience with elderly population

Dementia care experience helpful

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities seeks a Medication Assistant in Memory Care for part-time and PRN shifts in Chandler, AZ. You will support residents with medication needs, document in MAR, and assist with daily living activities in memory care and assisted living settings.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, state requirements, and CPR is preferred. Experience with elderly populations and dementia care is helpful, and compassion is essential.