Lead Medication Assistant, AL

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!

Schedule: Full Time

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Director of Nursing with move-in assessments, service planning and other problem solving. 
• Order, store and assist with medications according to community policy and procedures along with physician orders.
• Transcribing and documenting in the Medication Assistance Record.
• Perform resident care with an awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern. May be asked to provide assistance to residents in Memory Care, Assisted Living, or both.
• Avoid loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintain a neat and orderly Medication Room.
• Report deficiencies/problems observed in resident apartments, clothing/linen and community to Registered Nurse or Administrator.
• Responding to emergency calls, resident and/or visitor requests, and environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate, and safe manner.

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences and skills.

• At minimum, 2 plus years of Medication Assistant/Technician experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• All state educational requirements for the position must be met.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Heimlich maneuver training and Food Handlers card preferred. 
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• A calm, helpful, and respectful countenance is appreciated.

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

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