Med Tech / CNA (PT)

Kisco Senior Living•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Medication Tech / CNA at The Cardinal at North Hills delivers quality care by encouraging residents’ independence and supporting their physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time role with first-shift hours of 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and third-shift hours of 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The listed pay range is $21–$23+ per hour for the MT/CNA combination. The role includes observing residents and reporting changes in condition, assisting with simple requests, supporting medication setup and administration assistance, receiving and verifying medications and physician orders, and tracking medications for reordering. The Medication Technician also tracks resident vital signs and other care activities, including diabetic testing, insulin injections, and ambulation, as applicable. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing the pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-related physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements.

Requirements

Must have a CNA certification; CNA must be licensed in North Carolina and verifiable through the online registry.
Must be a licensed Medication Aide, verifiable through the online registry.
Must provide a certificate of completion for the 10-hour and 5-hour, or 15-hour, Medication Technician Certification course. The employer states it will certify the employee after 90 days of solid employment.
Must be a high school graduate.
Must have completed a state-approved Nursing Assistant course, if required.
Must be at least 21 years of age, or meet state requirements.
Must have current First Aid and CPR certification.
Must have completed medication-assistance training and/or certification required by the state.

Nice To Haves

Be a great team player.
Bring a positive attitude to work.

Responsibilities

Observe residents for changes in condition and report them to a supervisor.
Assist residents with simple requests as needed.
Document and report changes in residents’ condition.
Provide medication setup and assistance.
Log medications received from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders, and communicate concerns.
Track medications and reorder them as needed.
Track residents’ vital signs and care activities such as diabetic testing, insulin injections, and ambulation.