Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)

Belleview Care Center; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 26,518 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

$100/month company contribution to HSA

Daily Pay Option

401K

Employer paid life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Personal Day Benefit

Guidance from a regional team

Job summary

Belleview Care Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri is seeking a Certified Medication Aide/Tech. The role focuses on administering medication and treatments in accordance with regulations and providing care to residents. Candidates must be certified in the state of practice and hold current BLS/CPR certification.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $19.25 to $22.00 per hour, plus a generous sign-on bonus and comprehensive employee benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Certified in the state of practice, required.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Technician/Aide training.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as per regulations.
• Documents medication administration on resident charts.
• Monitors residents and reports changes in condition.
• Assists with meal service and nutritional risks.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident monitoring

Documentation

Nutrition assistance

Education

State Certified Medication Technician/Aide

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)

Position Description

Certified Medication Aide / Tech responsible for administering daily medication to residents in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and licensing requirements. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting and recording medication administration.

Employee Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
• Daily Pay Option
• 401K
• Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Personal Day Benefit
• Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team

Schedule

• Days and Nights Available: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am
• Rotating Schedule

Pay Range

$19.25 to $22.00/hour (Shift Premiums stacked on top of base pay!)

Bonus Program

GENEROUS SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!!!

• Sign-On Bonus for full-time commitment
• Referral Bonuses
• Shift Premiums

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved techniques and notes time and amount on resident’s chart.
• Delivers routine daily medications as prescribed by physicians to residents; passes resident medications in accordance with physician orders and as stated on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms and records; documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered and reports to nursing supervisor.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other applications, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Documents completion of tasks delivered daily; documents any observed change of condition in accordance with local rules and regulations.
• Assists with meal service; identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures; checks items and food that is brought in by family members to assure it complies with resident’s orders, dietary needs, and safety; monitors residents with significant weight loss and gain and reports this to the physician and dietary staff.

Qualifications

• Certified in the state of practice, required.
• Successful completion of State Approved and certified Medication Technician/Aide Nurse Aide Training and Competency evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Certified Medication Technician/Aide in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

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