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Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC·Paradise Hills, New Mexico
Medication Assistant, Memory Care · $17 - $19/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 902 posted healthcare roles in New Mexico rates. This role sits in the 20th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 52% below the New Mexico median for similar positions.
The Medication Assistant is responsible for managing resident medication needs, documenting records, and assisting with activities of daily living. They must also monitor resident health status, respond to emergencies, and provide support within the memory care 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: Part Time 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 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
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and meet all state educational requirements for the position. Experience working with the elderly or dementia patients is preferred, and CPR certification is highly desirable.
Market context
Medication Assistant roles in New Mexico memory care settings typically value candidates who can support older adults and people with dementia, with CPR certification strengthening an application. A high school diploma or equivalent and applicable state education requirements are expected; highlight relevant care experience and verify certification status before applying. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details without extra research time.
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