Memory Care Medication Assistant - Full Time
Company: Lincoln Meadows Senior Living
Location: Parker
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Thank you for your interest in working at our community. For a
quick apply now, please email your resume or overview of your work
experience and indicate which position you are applying for to:
dlawall@spectrumretirement.comDo you have a gift for caring for
Seniors and are you looking to join a team that creates communities
that feel like home? We are looking for compassionate and talented
team members who have a passion for caring for our Residents. The
Memory Care Medication Assistant is responsible for maintaining a
safe and secure delivery of medications and health related items to
the residents within the facility. The Medication Assistant assists
in developing, coordinating and performing the tasks on the service
plan according to the resident's preferences and abilities.
Familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population is
essential for this role. Previous experience with medication
assistance preferred.Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC is
considered a leader and innovator in senior living. SRC is ranked
in the top five senior living companies for excellence by its peers
and voted Best of Senior Living by SeniorAdvisor.com. We are a
privately held company which operates senior living communities in
10 states from Ohio to Oregon. Celebrating our second decade of
operations, we continuously live by our Core Values and fulfill our
Mission to create communities that feel like home where residents
thrive and relationships grow. For more information or to view
other opportunities, visit www.spectrumretirement.com.Shift
Details: Monday - Friday, or Sunday - Thursday ... 2 pm - 10
pmSalary $16.5 - $18.50 / hour Memory Care Medication Assistant Job
Responsibilities:* May be asked to provide assistance to residents
in Memory Care, Assisted Living, or both* Perform resident care
with an awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding
and concern* Receive report from the previous shift Lead Medication
Assistant* Read the Communication Log, 24 Hour Log, Shower Schedule
and Service Plan log for information and changes at the beginning
of each day. Document in the Communication Log and Progress notes,
as appropriate throughout the day* Assist residents with activities
of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, first
aide, wound care (if delegated), and communication with outside
health care professionals.* Demonstrate knowledge of infection
control and universal precautions* Document care given, adhering to
facility policies and procedures* Maintain clean, neat,
comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors
including housekeeping duties as assigned. Assure medication room
door is locked at all times* Report deficiencies/problems observed
in resident apartments, clothing/linen and facility to Registered
Nurse or Administrator* Complete Incident Report form as per
protocol for any unusual occurrence* Observe and communicate any
changes in resident physical or mental status to RN and/or
Administrator* Be thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons
and other emergency procedures, follow facility policy and
procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans* Avoid loss,
breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintain a neat and
orderly Medication Room* Wear name tag at all times* Assist
residents moving in or out as directed* Maintain current resident
record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining
current physician orders, clarifying orders, alert and monthly
charting* Order, store and assist with medications according to
facility policy and procedure and current physician orders*
Maintain, transcribe and document in the Medication Assistance
Record according to Policy and Procedure* Maintain service plans.
May participate in Service Plan reviews* Ensure use of appropriate
log in/log out of pagers, keys, and walkie-talkies for shifts*
Maintain acceptable attendance record; notify supervisor if late or
unable to work in accordance with personnel policies; follow work
schedule* Require minimal supervision; is a self-starter* Organize
and utilize time appropriately; set priorities and accomplish
assigned tasks* Display mature behavior and attitude in speech and
action; demonstrate consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice,
support the philosophy and approach to care used by the facility*
Keep resident information confidential; respect resident's rights;
respect privacy and right to self-determination of residents*
Perform unpleasant tasks with grace: work cooperatively with
supervisors and co-workers* Abide by established policies and
procedures of facility. Look for ways to improve facility
functioning* Keep work areas neat and clean; help maintain
appearance of facility* Be able to communicate effectively,
verbally, and in writing* Have ability to spend long periods of
feet and to ambulate quickly* Be free of non-treated communicable
disease* Be accurate, dependable, neat and thorough in assigned
tasks* Ability and willingness to learn quickly* Ability to utilize
and apply basic management skills* Perform all other duties
assigned by administrator* Must be able to communicate and function
in an interdisciplinary team* Must be able to sit, stand, bend,
lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working
hours* Must be able to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist, lift 10 lbs.
waist to shoulder, lift and carry 40 lbs., and push/pull 40 lbs*
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English
language* Must be able to assist in the evacuation of
residentsMemory Care Medication Assistant Educational
Requirements:* Minimum requirement of high school diploma or
equivalent* Completes all state educational requirements for the
position. Attendance at monthly in-services required for position.
Receives and maintains First Aid certification, Heimlich maneuver
training and Food Handlers CardThe Benefits Program is offered to
all Eligible Full-Time Team Members (Salaried and Hourly) and their
families:* Medical; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Insurance (Accident,
Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Life
Insurance); HSA or FSA Spending Accounts; 401(K); PTO (Paid Time
Off) and Holiday Pay; Tuition ReimbursementOther benefits offered
to ALL Team Members:* Online personal development courses; Perk
Spot discount program for endless discounts at restaurants, local
businesses, various retailers and more; lucrative team member
referral program; monthly engagement program with free prizes;
recognition programsSpectrum Retirement Communities, LLC and its
affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We
also participate in the E-Verify program, a service of DHS and
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