L1MA Insulin Certified - Evening and Night Shifts

Elevation Senior Services•Maryland Heights, MO

5d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Autumn View Gardens is seeking full-time L1MAs for its Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Evening and night shifts are available. The role supports residents through medication administration and documentation, health monitoring, personal care, daily living assistance, and dining services. The L1MA also communicates with residents, families, physicians, and staff; helps maintain resident safety and dignity; and follows community policies and procedures. The position may occasionally serve as shift or team leader.

Requirements

Insulin-certified L1MA.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, staff, and families.
Compassion for and genuine care for elderly and disabled people.
Knowledge of where Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials are located and ability to understand their guidelines.
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
Ability to work in stressful situations involving residents, families, visitors, and staff.
Knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.
Demonstrate a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the organization’s Mission Statement.
Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required by state regulations.
Ability to handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently; stoop, bend, and reach; and lift residents weighing over 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and administer medications to residents according to established policies and procedures.
Perform narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Order medications from the pharmacy according to community policies; check medication administration records for errors; contact residents’ families about needed medications when applicable; and prepare expired or discontinued medications for destruction.
Administer treatments, take vital signs, and weigh residents.
Document resident changes, unusual occurrences, medical changes, and physician orders in the appropriate records and medication administration records.
Ensure lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community policies and procedures.
Schedule doctor appointments and admit new residents according to community policy.
Assist residents with showers, grooming, dressing, toileting, and activities of daily living as described in individual care plans.
Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance issues; clean up after incidents promptly while maintaining resident dignity; and assist residents who have fallen with safety, security, and compassion.
Escort residents to and from the dining room as needed; assist with meal service, take meal orders, provide requested drink refills, and help clean, reset, and prepare the dining room between meals.
Collect residents’ laundry from apartments as needed and transport it to the laundry room.
Respond to call lights patiently and compassionately, listen to residents’ concerns, follow up with appropriate personnel, and make rounds to support resident safety and provide assistance.
Notify the Health Services Director, doctors, and families about changes in condition, incidents, medications, and other matters as needed.
Attend meetings, in-services, and training sessions as required by the Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect and support residents’ rights.
Communicate positively and professionally with residents, families, visitors, vendors, physicians, and employees, providing excellent customer service and responding to needs promptly.
Provide tours to prospective residents and families, explaining how the community can meet individual needs and promoting its care approach.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor that supports a positive, nurturing environment.
Coordinate with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess to ensure adequate daily meal-service coverage.
May occasionally serve as shift or team leader.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.