Certified Medication Assistant, Memory Care - Part Time

Aventura Senior Living at Overland Park•Overland Park, KS

1d•$20

About The Position

At Spectrum Retirement Communities, we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you! Salary: Starting at $20.00 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Part Time, Days and Hours Vary In this position, your main responsibilities will include: Maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs. Transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record. Assisting residents in Assisted Living 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. Being observant of any changes in resident physical or mental state and reporting changes to leadership. 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.

Requirements

Must be a valid CMA in the State of Kansas.
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 demeanor is appreciated.
Experience with dementia patients is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintaining, ordering, and assisting residents with medication needs.
Transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record.
Assisting residents in Assisted Living 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.
Being observant of any changes in resident physical or mental state and reporting changes to leadership.
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.