Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC·Anthem, Arizona
The Medication Assistant is responsible for managing resident medication needs, documenting records, and assisting with activities of daily living. They must monitor resident health changes and provide safe transport and emergency response within the community.
Company Description 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, 6:00AM- 2:00PM 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 AL 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.
To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences and skills. High School diploma or equivalent is required All state educational requirements for the position must be met. CPR certification preferred. Experience working with an elderly population is preferred. A calm, helpful, and respectful countenance is appreciated. Experience with dementia patients is helpful.
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. #IND123
A high school diploma or equivalent and meeting all state educational requirements for the position are required. Experience with elderly or dementia patients and CPR certification are preferred.
Market context
In Arizona, medication assistant roles in memory care are often driven by steady demand from senior living communities serving residents with dementia and other cognitive needs. These jobs can be competitive because employers typically look for state-required education, familiarity with elderly or dementia care, and CPR certification, while also offering benefits like PTO, holiday pay, and insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before applying, and be ready to highlight any direct memory care experience.
