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    Memory Care L1MA Insulin Certified - St. Louis, United States - BETHESDA GROUP

    BETHESDA GROUP
    BETHESDA GROUP St. Louis, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Location
    365 Autumn View Gardens Creve Coeur - St Louis, MO

    Position Type
    Full-Time/Part-Time

    Education Level
    High School

    Job Category
    Health Care

    Description

    Autumn View Gardens is seeking L1MAs for our Memory Care. We have one part-time night position, one full-time night position, and one part-time evening position available.

    If you are an Insulin-certified L1MA and have a strong commitment to serve seniors you may be the perfect individual to join our Memory Care team. We offer a $1500 sign-on bonus

    We invite you to consider this opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our treasured residents. Apply today.

    Duties: Assures residents receive optimal care according to their needs and that medications are dispensed appropriately, timely, and accurately. Provides care and assistance to residents in a compassionate, quality customer service environment that preserves dignity.

    Essential Functions

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Sets up medications and passes them to residents following established policies and procedures.
    • Performs narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
    • Orders medications from pharmacy following community policies.
    • Checks MAR's for error following community policy.
    • Calls residents families to bring in medication as needed if applicable.
    • Pulls expired medication or discontinued medications, prepares for drug destruction.
    • Administers treatments, takes vital signs, and weighs residents.
    • Documents/charts on residents' changes and unusual occurrences.
    • Documents medical changes and orders on MAR per Dr. orders.
    • Assures lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community policies and procedures.
    • Schedules doctor appointments as needed.
    • Admits new residents per community policy.
    • Assists residents with showers, grooming, dressing, and toileting as needed.
    • Assists residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.
    • Assists with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed.
    • Cleans up after incidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.
    • Assists residents who have fallen providing safety, security, and compassion.
    • Escorts residents to and from the dining room as needed.
    • Picks up laundry from resident's apartment as needed and transport to laundry room.
    • Assists in serving meals and beverages and taking meal orders as needed.
    • Answers call lights with patience and compassion following company guidelines.
    • Listens to residents with empathy and assurance. Follows up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns.
    • Makes rounds on resident to assure their safety and provide assistance as needed.
    • Calls Health Services Director, doctors, and families to inform of any change in condition, incidents, medications, etc. as needed.
    • Attends meetings/in-services/training sessions as required by Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
    • Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights.
    • Communicates with residents, families, visitors, and employees in a positive manner using excellent communication skills.
    • Provides tours to potential residents and families that show how the resident's individual needs can be met and promotes the concept of care in the community.
    • Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
    • Assures excellent customer service by maintaining open and honest communication, answering phone promptly and professionally, and assuring residents, families, physicians, and other employee's needs are met.
    • Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between meal times.
    • Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.
    Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job

    May occasionally be assigned to be the shift/team leader as needed.

    Qualifications

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    • Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, staff, and families.
    • Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
    • Must be knowledgeable of the location of the SDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
    • Must be able to work independently and prioritize work load as emergencies arise.
    • Ability to work in stressful situations with residents, families, visitors, and other staff.
    • Must have knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.
    Education/Experience

    High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required per state regulations.

    Working Environment/Physical Requirements

    Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to lift residents in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.


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