Overnight Geriatric Medication Aide – Compassionate Care

Las Palomas Senior Living; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant or resident assistant for a full-time overnight position. You will assist residents with medications, document care, and support daily living activities while ensuring safety and compassion throughout your shift.

You will monitor residents for changes, report to leadership, and help transport residents as needed. CPR certification is preferred, and prior experience with elderly populations is valued in a supportive team

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 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

Elderly care experience

Calm demeanor

Dementia care experience

CPR certification (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant or resident assistant for a full-time overnight position. You will assist residents with medications, document care, and support daily living activities while ensuring safety and compassion throughout your shift.

You will monitor residents for changes, report to leadership, and help transport residents as needed. CPR certification is preferred, and prior experience with elderly populations is valued in a supportive team