Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)
About The Position
The Certified Medication Aide/Tech administers daily medications and treatments to residents in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and licensing requirements. The role includes monitoring residents, reporting changes in condition, and collecting and recording medication-administration information. The aide also supports meal service and resident nutrition and safety, including identifying residents at nutritional risk, monitoring significant weight changes, and reporting concerns to the physician and dietary team. The position is offered as full-time, part-time, or PRN.
Requirements
- Certification in the state of practice.
- Successful completion of a state-approved and certified Medication Technician/Aide Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
- Name listed in good standing on the State Registry as a Certified Medication Technician/Aide.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to state regulations and approved techniques, recording the time and amount on the resident’s chart.
- Deliver routine medications according to physician orders and the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Verify the identity of each resident receiving medication and record the drug, dosage, and administration time on specified forms and records.
- Document reasons prescribed medications were not administered and report them to the nursing supervisor.
- Present medications to residents and observe ingestion or other applications, or administer medications using specified procedures.
- Document completion of daily tasks and observed changes in residents’ conditions in accordance with local rules and regulations.
- Assist with meal service.
- Identify residents at risk for nutritional problems and implement preventative measures.
- Check food and other items brought in by family members for compliance with residents’ orders, dietary needs, and safety.
- Monitor residents with significant weight loss or gain and report this to the physician and dietary team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- $100 per month company contribution to an HSA account.
- Daily pay option.
- 401(k).
- Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
- Paid time off.
- Personal day benefit.
- Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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