Medication Assistant, Assisted Living - NOC

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC • St. Louis, MO

4d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Medication Assistant supports residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care. Responsibilities include maintaining and ordering medications, assisting residents with medication needs, and documenting medication assistance. The role also involves supporting residents with activities of daily living and basic care needs, responding to requests and emergencies, and transporting residents within the community. This is a full-time overnight position.

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 their 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, vital signs, first aid, wound care, and communication 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 all part-time and full-time team members.
• Paid time off for all part-time and full-time team members.
• Holiday pay for all part-time and full-time team members.
• Daily Pay for all part-time and full-time team members.
• Discounts through Perk Spot for all part-time and full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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