Certified Medical Techician
About The Position
Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Functions as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for CRSS Assisted Living Facilities. Administers and documents medications by all routes except for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, with the exception of insulin. Assist residents who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need 24-hour protective oversight and assist residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, and cleaning duties. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and in good standing in the state of Missouri
- Must have successfully completed the Certified Medication Technician training program for the state of Missouri and be in good standing
- Must have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Insulin Administration Training Program within three months of hire
- Must have current CPR certification or be willing to become CPR certified
- Maintains all certification required for employment qualifications
- Able to perform duties with minimal direction from the Resident Care Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition, skin conditions and cognitive/emotional status to Resident Care Coordinator.
- Maintains an accurate account of controlled substances.
- Orders and monitors appropriate use of needed supplies including reordering of medications.
- Administers specified treatments and records.
- Administer oxygen by nasal cannula as needed.
- Maintains oxygen systems for residents on a daily basis.
- Assists residents with bathing and personal hygiene (shaving, oral hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care(except for diabetics); mobility devices (canes, walker, wheelchairs, crutches, including monitoring safe self-transfer and ambulation techniques and care of all activities of daily living devices (eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids).
- Does monthly pathway to safety checks with residents and documents.
- Assists residents with housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, room cleaning emptying trash, bed making, and bed/linen changes.
- Assists residents with personal laundry as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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