Certified Medical Techician

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Webster Groves, MO

About The Position

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is seeking a Care Partner / Resident Care Associate II for its assisted living community. The role provides person-centered assistance with activities of daily living while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life. Care is delivered through a compassionate, strengths-based, relationship-centered approach that supports residents physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and cognitively and follows Assisted Living regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Positive Approach to Care® principles. The position builds individualized relationships with residents, supports meaningful engagement and purposeful routines, and responds to residents’ preferences and needs, including those of residents living with dementia. It also includes safe medication administration and documentation, respectful hygiene and perineal care, and communication with families and the interdisciplinary care team. The work supports the faith-based mission and values of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to safely assist residents with activities of daily living.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Current Insulin Certification.
Current LIMA Level 1 Medication Technician Certification.
Current Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certificate.
CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain them upon hire.
Ability to support the organization’s faith-based mission and values.
Knowledge of medication safety and administration.
Attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

Build meaningful relationships with residents by learning their life stories, interests, occupations, hobbies, spiritual beliefs, family connections, and preferences.
Identify what brings purpose, joy, comfort, and meaning to each resident.
Engage residents in purposeful conversations and one-on-one interactions throughout the day.
Encourage participation in community activities, social events, spiritual programs, and wellness opportunities.
Support residents in maintaining previous roles, interests, and lifelong passions whenever possible.
Adapt activities to residents’ cognitive and physical abilities to create opportunities for success.
Use Positive Approach to Care® principles to identify residents’ retained abilities and strengths.
Recognize behavioral expressions as communication and seek to understand the unmet need behind the behavior.
Redirect residents experiencing distress, anxiety, boredom, loneliness, or confusion toward meaningful and positive engagement.
Use residents’ histories, interests, and preferences to provide individualized redirection and support.
Involve residents in daily routines and meaningful tasks when appropriate.
Encourage resident choice, autonomy, and participation in decision-making.
Support residents living with dementia by creating moments of connection, success, belonging, and accomplishment.
Partner with the Wellness team, families, and interdisciplinary staff to identify individualized engagement opportunities.
Document and communicate resident preferences, interests, and successful engagement approaches to the care team.
Safely administer prescribed medications according to physician orders.
Understand medication classifications, dosages, and side effects.
Accurately pass and record medications.
Maintain residents’ personal hygiene and ensure they are clean and odor-free while preserving their dignity.
Perform proper and thorough perineal care while maintaining residents’ privacy, comfort, dignity, and safety.
Provide hygiene care respectfully and promptly, recognizing each resident’s individual needs and preferences.
Follow Joint Commission standards and organizational policies.
Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
Support person-centered care planning and individualized resident services.
Follow infection prevention and control practices.
Immediately report incidents, accidents, injuries, hazards, and safety concerns.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
Support emergency preparedness and disaster response procedures.
Use safe resident handling and transfer techniques.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation.
Participate in interdisciplinary communication and care planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.