Medication Assistant, Memory Care

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC•St. Louis, MO

2d•$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 individuals who have chapters in their life story that include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic to join our team. This full-time position involves maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs, transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record, and assisting residents with activities of daily living, vital signs, first aid, wound care, and communication with healthcare professionals. The role also requires observing and reporting changes in resident physical or mental state, transporting residents, and responding to emergency calls and requests in a timely and safe manner.

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 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.
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.