What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elderly Care Medication Aide position at Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa?
If you're kind, compassionate, and committed to doing your best, you could be a great fit for this full-time NOC/PM Elderly Care Medication Aide position! We're Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa, and our dynamic senior living community is looking for an attentive, caring person to support our residents' health and well-being. Could you be the one we need?
When you join our Mesa, AZ organization, you can earn $21.00 /hour! If you work with us full-time, you also receive terrific benefits and perks like:
- Employee referral program ($250 - $500)
- Resident referral program ($2,000)
- Paid caregiver course for those interested
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Free meals
OUR MISSION
Located near restaurants, shopping, and year-round golfing, we are Northeast Mesa's premier senior living community. We strongly believe that the more independent our residents are, the healthier they are and the better they feel. Of course, there are times when we all could use a helping hand. We recognize those times and provide just the right amount of support to meet those needs. We know that everyone has inherent worth, and we offer dignity and respect to all those we serve.
YOUR SCHEDULE
Our Elderly Care Medication Aide has openings on evening or night shifts. We work 8-hour shifts, 2:00 pm - 10 pm, or 10:00 pm - 6:00 am.
YOUR DAY
Our Elderly Care Medication Aide works hand-in-hand with a licensed nurse to deliver accurate, comprehensive medical treatments for our residents. You thoroughly review medication orders and closely follow daily schedules as you visit residents and administer meds. Following all dosage requirements, you ensure each resident receives the appropriate care. You also go above and beyond by supporting our residents' personal needs and providing great companionship. Attentively, you help residents bathe, care for their skin, and change any dressings. You connect with residents and their families to strengthen bonds and create a warm, supportive environment where their medical needs are appropriately met.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current caregiver certification
- Completion of designated training programs as prescribed by the wellness director or supervisor
- Excellent communication skills
- Physical ability to perform lifting, bending, and resident transfers
- A genuine passion for working with seniors and a commitment to upholding their dignity and privacy
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?
Help meet our residents' medical needs as a full-time Elderly Care Medication Aide! Reach out today with our initial application - we're excited to hear from you!
Salary : $21