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Allegro is a respected leader in the senior living industry, actively engaged in ownership, operations, design, development and property management services for multiple luxury brands throughout the US, with corporate headquarters located in St. Louis, MO.
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At Allegro in Richmond Heights, you’ll discover the joys of inspired senior living. We care a lot about the people we serve. So we work hard to help you continue to enjoy friends, family, hobbies, and to provide all the little things that make your life meaningful and unique. Our warm, comforting and engaging environment will delight you every day. Demand the best for the rest of your life. Live the Inspired Life at Allegro.
The Medication Assistant Care Staff is to provide resident care services including assistance with self-administration of medication, to the residents in the Assisted Living area under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RSD) according to scheduled duties and assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment.
Areas of Responsibility:
Able to approach all encounters with residents, associates and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines. Keep meticulously correct records of care including Medication Observation Record. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care. Be familiar with resident service plan and document all services provided according to Company policies and state and federal statutory guidelines. Report all observations to the RSD and/or Assistant Resident Services Director (ARSD). Immediately report any changes in the resident’s condition to the RSD or ARSD. Establish good working relationship with residents through ongoing use of Company Policies. Work closely with and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates to ensure continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents. Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority. Collect laundry, and distribute linens and personal laundry and make beds and straighten up apartments in accordance with Community procedures. Encourage and remind residents to attend and participate in daily activities. Participate in resident activities and lead resident activities as needed. Assist in properly maintaining and safeguarding all equipment in the Assisted Living area and ensure that work areas are clean and safe. Understand and follow health, safety and infection control policies and procedures. Assist residents with their supportive devices. Answer telephone appropriately following Company policy. Attend and participate in all meetings and training as directed by Company policy and the RSD. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when on duty. Be constantly watchful of signs that residents are not able to function independently or a change in resident’s behavior. Report all signs to the RSD following the Company policies and procedures. Report any and all deferred maintenance, vandalism or hazardous situations to the RSD as discovered and take appropriate action as necessary. Ensure understanding of and compliance with all regulations regarding residents’ rights. Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident, associate, Community or Company information deemed as such. Other duties as assigned.