Memory Care Medication Specialist

Willowbrook-Place-Memory-Care; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Willowbrook Place Memory Care is a Littleton, CO-based facility seeking a Health Services Supervisor to oversee health services for residents in a memory care setting. Under general supervision, you will direct staff to ensure safety and well-being of residents.

The role involves supervising medications and treatments, coordinating with doctors and families, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and geriatric care experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; additional vocational/technical training preferred.
• At least three years of experience, preferably in geriatric settings.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and emergency procedures.
• Supervisory methods and records management.

Responsibilities

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Willowbrook Place Memory Care.
• Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments).
• Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation.
• Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions.
• Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director.
• Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection.
• Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department.
• Acts as back-up to the director in his/her absence.
• Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Acts as liaison with doctors and residents.
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program.
• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
• Assists in other departments as needed.
• Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable.
• Performs other related essential duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medical terminology

Emergency response

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Willowbrook Place Memory Care is a Littleton, CO-based facility seeking a Health Services Supervisor to oversee health services for residents in a memory care setting. Under general supervision, you will direct staff to ensure safety and well-being of residents.

The role involves supervising medications and treatments, coordinating with doctors and families, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and geriatric care experience are essential.