Memory Care Medication Assistant — Full-Time, Impactful Care

Spectrum-Retirement-3; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

401(k)

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to work full-time in Scottsdale, AZ. You will assist residents with medication needs, document in MAR, and support residents in daily living activities within Assisted Living and Memory Care as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma, state requirements, and CPR certification is preferred. Experience with the elderly and dementia care is beneficial; a calm, respectful demeanor is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience working with an elderly population 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 Assisted Living 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.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Calm demeanor

Experience with elderly

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to work full-time in Scottsdale, AZ. You will assist residents with medication needs, document in MAR, and support residents in daily living activities within Assisted Living and Memory Care as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma, state requirements, and CPR certification is preferred. Experience with the elderly and dementia care is beneficial; a calm, respectful demeanor is highly valued.