Medication Assistant , Assisted Living

Southview Assisted Living•Affton, MO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

At Spectrum Retirement Communities, we believe in living without limits, aging fearlessly, and sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you! In this position, your main responsibilities will include maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs, transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record. You will also be 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. Additionally, you will be responsible for transporting residents within the community to activities, other departments, or dining, and responding to emergency calls, resident and/or visitor requests, and environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate, 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

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
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