Certified Medication Technician - Impactful Senior Living Care

Cedarhurst Senior Living; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

GROW Points rewards

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to administer medications and provide direct resident care under the Director of Nursing. You will follow individualized care plans and document care and MAR entries.

This role supports daily living activities, observes residents for changes, and communicates with physicians, families, and supervisors to ensure safe, person-centered care. A state-approved medication aide certification and CPR/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification required.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution following an individualized plan of care.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes to physicians and supervisors with timely interventions.
• Document observations, incidents, interventions, and daily MAR entries throughout the shift.
• Pass information to the next shift and ensure timely documentation by Resident Assistants.
• Administer medications following the five rights and document appropriately.
• Support activities of daily living and assist with meals, hygiene, and mobility as needed.
• Promote safety, fall prevention, and resident independence through restorative nursing.
• Communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State-approved Medication Aide/Technician Certification

Insulin Certification (preferred)

CPR or BLS Certification (preferred)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) basics

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to administer medications and provide direct resident care under the Director of Nursing. You will follow individualized care plans and document care and MAR entries.

This role supports daily living activities, observes residents for changes, and communicates with physicians, families, and supervisors to ensure safe, person-centered care. A state-approved medication aide certification and CPR/BLS are preferred.