L1MA​/Med Aide - Night

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Arvum Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care‑ and lifestyle‑focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. We provide on‑job training with no experience required for most positions and are committed to a positive work environment that recognizes the value of our team members in providing excellent care for residents.

Full‑time, entry‑level L1MA/Med Aide – Night shift. This role is split between general Care Giver duties and Medication Tech responsibilities, providing hands‑on care, physical and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe and comfortable home‑like environment.

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; encounters and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports, and documents symptoms and conditions of residents, noting changes in skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary participation, and other relevant changes.
• Responds promptly to security system alerts and resident call bells.
• Notifies supervisor or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suites and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of residents’ rooms and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions for cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety.
• Actively participates with residents in activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life‑skills and enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.

• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists or observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given, including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting with medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, medicine charts, treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
• Follows refill process for medications.
• Participates in development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR certification preferred.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

• Competitive wages.
• Access to wages before payday.
• Flexible scheduling options with full‑time and part‑time hours.
• Paid time off and holidays (full‑time).
• Full benefit package for full‑time employees, including health, dental, vision and more.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid training.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Meals and uniforms.

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible team members are offered medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Health Care Provider

EOE D/V

No agencies please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers.

Thank you for your interest in Arvum Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.