Resident Medication Aide: Care, Vital Signs & Daily Pay

Lone Mountain Memory Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; 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 full-time medications assistant to support residents in Denver. You will help with medication needs, document in the Medication Assistance Record, and assist with daily living activities while coordinating with health professionals.

The role requires a high school diploma and state requirements; CPR is preferred, with experience with elderly and dementia patients considered an asset. Strong observation and safety mindset are 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.
• 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 with activities of daily living, vital signs, first aid, wound care, and communication with outside health care professionals as necessary.
• Observing 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 promptly and safely.

Skills

CPR certification

Elderly population experience

Dementia experience

Calm, helpful, respectful demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

All state educational requirements met

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time medications assistant to support residents in Denver. You will help with medication needs, document in the Medication Assistance Record, and assist with daily living activities while coordinating with health professionals.

The role requires a high school diploma and state requirements; CPR is preferred, with experience with elderly and dementia patients considered an asset. Strong observation and safety mindset are essential.