Certified Medication Technician (CNA-M)

Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work envt

Meaningful difference in residents'l

Job summary

Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation, part of National Health Care Associates, is a Great Place to Work. As a Certified Medication Technician (CNA-M), you will help ensure residents' well-being through proper medication management under supervision.

You will administer medications, document, monitor for side effects, and collaborate with nurses to provide compassionate care for the aged and chronically ill. Evening full-time positions are available, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid state certification as a Medication Technician (CNA-M).
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for medication administration.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to residents.
• Record and document medication administration and responses.
• Monitor residents for adverse reactions or side effects.
• Collaborate with nurses to ensure accurate medication management.
• Assist with other resident care tasks as needed following protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

State certification as a Medication Technician (CNA-M)

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Augusta is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!Location: 188 Eastern Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330

Full-time evenings available.

What You'll Do:

As a Certified Medication Technician (CNA-M), you will ensure the well-being of residents through proper medication management. Under supervision, the Med Tech administers prescribed medications to residents and performs other nursing assistant responsibilities including bathing, dressing and feeding residents, recording clinical measurements and assisting in examinations and treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Recording and documenting medication administration and resident responses
• Monitoring residents for any adverse reactions or side effects
• Collaborating with nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and timely medication management
• Assisting with other resident care tasks as needed, following protocols and procedures

If you are passionate about ensuring the well-being of residents through proper medication management in an environment where compassion, care and expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Certified Medication Technician (CNA-M)!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Augusta team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $24.00 - USD $37.00 /Hr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a CMA include:

• Valid state certification as a Medication Technician (CNA-M)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Dedication to upholding high standards of medication administration and resident care
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.