Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Description

• Assist in post-mortem care as instructed.
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned.
• Ensure effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.
• Utilize proactive intervention use, monitoring, and safety in the rooms and rounds.
• Help welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
• Individuals in this position are required to follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Effectively pass required information to the next shift in a timely manner and as indicated to direct supervisor and oversees the timely documentation by Resident Assistants to ensure quality resident care.
• Provide for/assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively and identify/interpret written information.
• Attend in-service classes and staff meetings, assist with orienting new employees, and lead/coach resident assistants and certified nursing assistants to improve performance.
• Document all pertinent/relevant observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift as indicated.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Notify pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seek to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents while following an individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors and provides timely interventions and communication as instructed.
• Provide glucose monitoring and administration of insulin (insulin-certified medication technicians only).
• Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need.
• Participate in oversight and management of medication delivery system to include timely order entry, receipt and tracking as well as daily MAR documentation, narcotic count, and checking in medications in timely manner as assigned to ensure resident compliance to medication regime.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
• Perform restorative nursing techniques including proper positioning, ADL training, and Passive Range of Motion
• Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, and respond to urgent calls as needed.
• Maintain restraint free environment at all times.
• Assist and monitor residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the nursing record appropriately.
• Understand the residents’ Advance Directives and follows their wishes.
• Encourage residents to participate in scheduled facility activities providing assistance in getting to activities as needed.

Requirements

• Current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification required.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas of the community.
• This position may need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Work well with others and take direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.

Benefits

• We believe our team is our greatest strength. That’s why we invest in comprehensive training, as well as opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We’re committed to promoting from within and supporting team members who want to build their careers with us.
• At Cedarhurst, we go beyond the standard benefits program to recognize and support our team. Along with comprehensive benefits, we offer GROW Points—a unique rewards system that celebrates your hard work and dedication. You’ll also enjoy perks like exclusive Skechers shoe discounts, early paycheck access, and more!
• Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance