Medication Assistant, Memory Care - PRN

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC•Denver, CO

4d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a PRN Medication Assistant for their Memory Care unit. This role involves assisting residents with their medication needs, transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record, and supporting residents with activities of daily living. The ideal candidate will be observant of changes in resident well-being and able to respond to emergencies and resident requests in a timely and safe manner. This position also includes transporting residents within the community.

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.