Medication Assistant, Memory Care

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC•Denver, CO

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, your main responsibilities will include maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs. You will transcribe and document in the Medication Assistance Record. You will also assist 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 is crucial. You will be responsible for 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 is also a key part of this role.

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.