Medication Assistant , Assisted Living

Southview Assisted Living • Affton, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Retirement Communities believes in living without limits, aging fearlessly, and sharing great stories. The Medication Assistant role is an opportunity to be part of a team that provides compassionate care and support to residents. This position involves managing medication needs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring resident safety and well-being.

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

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• other voluntary insurance options
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• Daily Pay
• discounts through Perk Spot

What This Job Offers

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