Medication Assistant , Assisted Living - Full Time

Las Soleras Senior Living•Santa Fe, NM

1d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

At Spectrum Retirement Communities, the Medication Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care. This position involves managing medication needs, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring resident safety and well-being. The role requires a compassionate individual who can maintain medication records, provide basic health care, and respond to emergencies, all while fostering a positive environment for elderly residents.

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.