Medication Assistant , Assisted Living - Full-Time

Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care • St Louis, MO

15h

About The Position

The Medication Assistant supports residents in assisted living and potentially Memory Care by maintaining, ordering, and assisting with medication needs; transcribing and documenting information in the Medication Assistance Record; and helping with activities of daily living. The role also includes taking vital signs, providing first aid and wound care, and communicating with outside health care professionals as necessary. The assistant transports residents within the community and responds promptly and appropriately to emergency calls, resident or visitor requests, and environmental hazards. The schedule is full-time evenings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet all state educational requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification.
• Experience working with an elderly population.
• A calm, helpful, and respectful countenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and order medications and assist residents with medication needs.
• Transcribe and document information in the Medication Assistance Record.
• Assist residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care with activities of daily living.
• Take vital signs and provide first aid and wound care.
• Communicate with outside health care professionals as necessary.
• Transport residents within the community to activities, other departments, or dining.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident and visitor requests, and environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate, and safe manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Other voluntary insurance options for eligible full-time team members.
• 401(k) participation for part-time and full-time team members.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Daily Pay.
• Discounts through Perk Spot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED