Medication Assistant, Memory Care

HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Medication Assistant for their Memory Care unit. This role involves maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with their medication needs, as well as transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record. The assistant will also support residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care with activities of daily living, vital signs, first aid, wound care, and communication with healthcare professionals. A key part of the role is observing and reporting any changes in resident physical or mental state, transporting residents within the community, and responding to emergencies 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