Medication Assistant, Assisted Living - NOC

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC•Ellisville, MO

8d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

At Spectrum Retirement Communities, we believe in living without limits, aging fearlessly, and sharing great stories. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Medication Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with their medication needs, as well as supporting them with activities of daily living. You will also be involved in documenting in the Medication Assistance Record, communicating with healthcare professionals, and responding to resident needs and emergencies.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required
All state educational requirements for the position must be met.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred.
Experience working with an elderly population is preferred.
A calm, helpful, and respectful countenance is appreciated.

Responsibilities

Maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs
Transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record.
Assisting residents in AL 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.
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.