Medication Assistant, Memory Care - Part-Time

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC•Anthem, AZ

19h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medication Assistant for their Memory Care unit. This part-time role involves assisting residents with their medication needs, documenting care, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring resident safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will be observant, respectful, and committed to providing high-quality care to the elderly population, particularly those with dementia.

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
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