Medication Assistant, Memory Care
About The Position
The Medication Assistant supports residents with medication needs and provides care to residents in Assisted Living and potentially Memory Care. The role includes documenting medication assistance, supporting activities of daily living, taking vital signs, providing first aid and wound care, and communicating with outside health care professionals as necessary. The assistant observes and reports changes in residents’ physical or mental condition, transports residents within the community, and responds promptly and safely to emergencies, requests, and environmental hazards. This is a full-time position with all shifts available.
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.
- Experience with dementia patients.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, order, and assist residents with 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.
- Observe changes in residents’ physical or mental state and report changes to leadership.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
