Medication Assistant, Assisted Living

Southview Assisted Living • Affton, MO

2d

About The Position

The Medication Assistant supports residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care by assisting with medication needs and activities of daily living. The role includes maintaining and ordering medications, documenting medication assistance, taking vital signs, providing first aid and wound care, and communicating with outside health care professionals as needed. The Medication Assistant also transports residents within the community and responds promptly and safely to emergencies, requests, and environmental hazards.

This is a full-time position with shifts from 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., or 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The schedule includes varied weekdays and every other weekend.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain, order, and assist residents with medication needs.
• Transcribe and document 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 for part-time and full-time team members.
• Holiday pay for part-time and full-time team members.
• Daily Pay for part-time and full-time team members.
• Discounts through Perk Spot for part-time and full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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