Certified Medication Technician — Compassionate Elder Care

Benchmark Senior Living; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Unif

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness Pro

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Roseland, NJ, is seeking a full-time Certified Medication Technician to deliver compassionate care to residents in a warm, home-like environment.

As a CMT, you will communicate medication concerns to the Resident Care Director, document administration in the MAR, complete state-approved training, maintain CPR, and participate in ongoing competency reviews, with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold state Medication Technician license and competency.
• Complete quarterly competency review supervised by RN/RCD.
• CPR certification required or within six months of hire.
• State-approved training course in drug administration completed.
• Competency evaluated by RCD each quarter.
• Current CNA certification or CHHA/homemaker training completed.

Responsibilities

• Communicates questions, concerns, and discrepancies related to medication administration to the RCD.
• Notifies RCD of significant changes in residents' status.
• Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR.
• Documents/ notifies RCD of PRN meds administration.
• Responsible for documentation on PRN meds and affects.
• Recognizes and assists in preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Documentation

Team player

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

High School education preferred

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Roseland, NJ, is seeking a full-time Certified Medication Technician to deliver compassionate care to residents in a warm, home-like environment.

As a CMT, you will communicate medication concerns to the Resident Care Director, document administration in the MAR, complete state-approved training, maintain CPR, and participate in ongoing competency reviews, with a robust benefits package.