Medication Aide - CMA Per Diem

Benchmark Senior Living • Roseland, NJ

7d • $23 - $24

About The Position

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to provide care to residents in a warm, comfortable, home-like environment. The role includes medication-related documentation and communication, monitoring residents for significant changes, and helping prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The position is per diem.

Requirements

• Hold a state Medication Technician license and demonstrate competency in drug administration in accordance with the state-approved protocol.
• Successfully complete a medication technician competency review supervised by an RN or RCD each quarter.
• Have CPR certification or be able to obtain it within six months of hire.
• Complete a state-approved drug-administration training course and receive a certificate of satisfactory completion.
• Be evaluated on competency by the RCD each quarter.
• Hold current nursing assistant certification or have successfully completed a certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.

Nice To Haves

• High school education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate questions, concerns, or discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD).
• Communicate significant changes in a resident’s mental or physical status to the RCD.
• Document supervision of residents’ self-administration in the MAR.
• Document and notify the RCD about administration of PRN medications.
• Document PRN medications and their effects.
• Recognize and assist in preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Benefits

• Eight holidays and three floating holidays.
• Discounted meal program.
• Paid training and company-provided uniforms.
• Associate referral bonus program.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Vacation and health and wellness paid time off.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status.

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